Service and Commissioning Engineer - Mechanical bias

Job Title: Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
Location: Aintree (first project), Ellesmere Port (second project)
Contract Type: Outside IR35
Duration: 6 months initially (likely extension through to end of 2026)
Rate: £40-£50 per hour
Working Arrangement: Fully Onsite

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer with a strong mechanical background to support major capital projects in the food & beverage sector. This role will focus on commissioning activities for large-scale mechanical systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient handover into operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver commissioning activities on-site for large-scale mechanical systems within food & beverage environments.

• Apply mechanical expertise to troubleshoot, optimise, and validate equipment during commissioning.

• Ensure compliance with ATEX directives and hazardous area standards throughout commissioning.

• Commission and validate bulk material handling systems including conveyors and silos.

• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and vendors to meet project timelines and quality requirements.

• Produce technical reports, commissioning records, and handover documentation.

• Provide practical, hands-on engineering support throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Requirements:

• Extensive experience as a Commissioning Engineer with a mechanical bias.

• Proven track record on large-scale/capital projects in the food & beverage industry (food processing/manufacturing strongly preferred).

• Hands-on experience with ATEX projects and hazardous area commissioning.

• Strong knowledge of conveying systems, silos, and bulk material handling equipment.

• Ability to interpret and work from P&IDs, mechanical drawings, and technical documents.

• Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

• Ability to work fully onsite at client locations.