Commissioning Engineer (Manufacturing)

Stevenston
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Competitive Salary (Experience Dependent) + Flexible Hours + Completion Bonus + Excellent Benefits + Private Health Care

FTC (12 Months)

Stevenston, North Ayrshire - (Commutable from: Ayr, Troon, Kilmarnock, Irvine, Dairy, Stewarton, Dunlop, Beith, Glasgow)

Are you a Commissioning Engineer looking for a rare opportunity to be part of a one-of-a-kind facility, where you'll play a key role in the safe and successful launch of cutting-edge production technology?

On offer is a chance to join a globally recognised manufacturing organisation during a major phase of investment and innovation, where you'll take ownership of key commissioning activities from documentation and pre-checks through to live trials with high -hazard materials.

This is an exciting time to join the business as they bring a brand-new production facility online. You'll collaborate with internal teams and external regulators to ensure full operation readiness of the site, working through process documentation, safety systems and commissioning plans

In this role, you'll work on high-impact projects that blend engineering, operations, and safety. From supporting technical documentation to running inert and live commissioning activities, you'll be central to the facility's successful go -live.

The role would suit a Commissioning Engineer looking for a 12 month fixed-term project role with real - world impact.

The Role:

Support the commissioning of a brand-new, high-spec manufacturing facility
Develop procedures, risk assessments and documentation for safe start-up
Lead safe and compliant commissioning trials, including with energetic materials
The Candidate:

Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering
Experience in commissioning, trial work, or process improvement
Strong understanding of compliance, HSE, and engineering documentation

Keywords: Commissioning Engineer, Process Engineer / Manufacturing / Chemical / Risk Assessment / Safety / Engineering / NEBOSH / Stevenston

Reference Number: (phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Fred Sibley at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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