Commissioning Technician

Test & Validation Technician | Automation & Control Systems | UK & Worldwide Travel | Competitive Salary + Overtime MERITUS are excited to be partnered with a growing Engineering and Automation company looking to expand their Engineering team. They are seeking a Test & Validation Technician to support the testing, commissioning, and validation of advanced automation systems, both in-house and at worldwide customer locations. This is a hands-on, customer-facing engineering role ideal for an electrically biased technician or engineer with strong fault-finding skills, experience with PLCs and robotics, and a passion for working with complex automated systems. The role offers extensive international travel, long-term career development, and exposure to cutting-edge industrial automation and OEM equipment. Main Responsibilities: Test, validate, commission, and inspect automation systems and equipment at company facilities and worldwide customer sites Carry out system software commissioning, fault finding, diagnostics, and rectification across PLC, robotic, and industrial control systems Install, configure, and support system software and industrial PCs, including system-wide testing and validation Provide on-site and remote technical support, customer training, and system servicing activities Produce and maintain technical documentation including test plans, procedures, training materials, and updated engineering drawings Required Skills: Strong ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings Hands-on experience building, testing, commissioning, or servicing electrical and mechanical systems Experience with PLCs, industrial automation, robotics, or control systems Proven fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills in a technical environment Willingness to travel internationally and represent the business professionally at customer sites Benefits: Salary up to £42,000 Overtime earnings 25 days holiday + bank holidays Opportunity to undertake international travel Got your attention? If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Field Service Technician role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Ryan Harris at MERITUS