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Posted 01 August, 2026

Electrical Systems Commissioning Engineer

Gerrell & Hard
Portsmouth, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Electrical Systems Commissioning EngineerSouthampton£45-55k + £5k Travel Allowance + Benefits\n
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We're looking for a practical, hands-on Electrical Systems & Commissioning Engineer to support the build, testing, installation and servicing of bespoke industrial process equipment.

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This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative, custom-built machinery from initial assembly through to commissioning at customer sites across the UK and internationally. If you enjoy solving technical challenges, working directly with customers and seeing projects through from factory to final acceptance, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing\n
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    Supporting the electrical build and integration of bespoke machinery.

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    Testing and validating complete machine systems before customer acceptance.

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    Installing and commissioning equipment at customer sites in the UK and overseas.

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    Carrying out fault finding, maintenance and technical support.

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    Delivering customer training and supporting Factory and Site Acceptance Testing (FAT/SAT).

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    Contributing to continuous improvement by feeding back lessons learned from commissioning and service activities.

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What we're looking for\n

Essential:

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    HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

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    Experience commissioning, servicing or supporting industrial machinery or bespoke OEM equipment.

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    Strong electrical fault-finding skills and knowledge of industrial control systems.

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    Ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.

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    Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

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    Willingness to travel throughout the UK and internationally.

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Desirable:

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    Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley or similar PLCs.

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    Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as Profinet, Ethernet/IP or Modbus.

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    Experience with AutoCAD or EPLAN.

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    Understanding of CE/UKCA Machinery Regulations.

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    Experience high-power industrial equipment.

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What we offer\n
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    Competitive salary, depending on experience.

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    Company pension, life assurance and additional employee benefits.

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    Opportunities for UK and international travel.

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    A varied, hands-on role working on bespoke engineering projects.

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    The chance to join a collaborative team where you'll make a real impact throughout the entire project lifecycle.

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