Lead Commissioning and Testing Engineer

Northampton Business Directory; Drayton, Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions firm in the UK is seeking a Lead Commissioning and Testing Engineer for a 6-month rolling contract. The role requires strong project coordination skills, particularly within logistics and distribution centre automation. You will be the technical point of contact, managing automation activities and ensuring compliance with project standards. The successful candidate must have hands-on experience with PLCs and HMIs. An attractive daily rate of £500 is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong project coordination skills in automation projects.
• Background in logistics or distribution centre automation.
• Experience with PLCs and HMIs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical contact with vendors and suppliers.
• Produce weekly snagging lists and progress reports.
• Ensure systems are delivered per project scope and standards.

Skills

Project coordination / project management

Logistics, warehousing, or distribution centre automation

PLCs and HMIs

Communication skills

Job description

Lead Commissioning and Testing Engineer (Contract)

Location: Northamptonshire
Duration: 6-month rolling contract
Contract: Outside IR35
Rate: £500 per day

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the technical point of contact between internal teams, vendors, and third-party suppliers
• Coordinate and manage automation activities across multiple stakeholders
• Produce weekly snagging lists, project updates, and progress reports
• Review, proofread, and technically verify PLC and HMI designs, code, and documentation
• Support installation, commissioning, and issue resolution on site
• Ensure systems are delivered in line with project scope, standards, and timelines

Essential Experience

• Strong project coordination / project management experience within automation projects
• Proven background working with logistics, warehousing, or distribution centre automation
• Hands‑on experience with PLCs and HMIs (able to review, challenge, and validate technical work)
• Experience working directly with vendors and system integrators
• Comfortable producing clear technical reports and managing snagging actions
• Able to operate independently and take ownership of technical delivery

Desirable Experience

• Commissioning or site-based controls engineering experience
• Exposure to large‑scale automated material handling systems
• Strong stakeholder communication skills

This role suits a technically credible, hands‑on engineer who can bridge the gap between project management and shop‑floor automation.

Interested or know someone suitable? Send the CV to Luana Ferreira via e‑mail (url removed) or call her on (phone number removed).

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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