Service & Commissioning Engineer: Special Purpose Machines £40k-£55k, Cambridge

Huxley Bertram Service and Commissioning Engineer

Engineering transformation with Huxley Bertram

We are seeking a Service and Commissioning Engineer to join our Service and Commissioning Team. This role is based in our facilities near Cambridge, UK, with travel across the UK and overseas.

We are looking for a driven individual with experience in service and commissioning, ideally in automated equipment, with a suitable understanding of mechanical, electrical and control engineering, a good attitude, and a keen willingness to learn.

Why Huxley Bertram?

At Huxley Bertram, we are engineering transformation. We design and build special purpose machines and automated equipment to substantially improve production for our clients. We stand for excellent engineering, collaboration, and continuous development, for our clients and ourselves; and we want to do more for the environment and society.

Our solutions operate in many industries such as pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical, packaging, aluminium processing, and new clean technologies like hydrogen fuel cells and next generation nuclear. At the same time, this equipment is based around in the world, in the UK, across Europe, North and South America, Asia and Japan.

At Huxley Bertram, you'll make a big difference: for our clients, for the company, for yourself, and to the environment and society. The projects and tasks are wide and varied. There is a continuous opportunity for you to learn and develop, and we encourage high degrees of autonomy for all of us in our roles.

Are you ready to work in our collaborative culture, with a high degree of ongoing learning, and shared support from others?

What You'll Do

As a Service and Commissioning Engineer at Huxley Bertram, you will be responsible for:

• Responding to customer callouts and resolving technical issues (mechanical, electrical, and control)
• Assisting with the installation and commissioning of equipment at client sites
• Offering training and support to customers
• Repairing, testing, and maintaining machinery
• Providing regular reports and feedback to customers on service requests
• Liaising with technical sales engineers to develop customer relationships and provide after-sales support
• Evaluating equipment performance and suggesting improvements
• Travelling nationally and internationally to meet client requirements

You will also be part of a collaborative team, working alongside other engineers, technicians, and the clients, to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.

This role is part of the Service and Commissioning Team, and reports to the Service and Commissioning Supervisor. 

Who You Are

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• An HND/HNC/City & Guilds in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering (or similar)
• Proven experience working with mechanical and electrical industrial machinery
• Knowledge of automation and product handling systems
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
• Hands-on skills in electrical wiring and mechanical fitting
• PLC programming and fault-finding experience (advantageous)
• Experience with servo-hydraulic systems (advantageous)
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, sometimes at short notice
• A full UK driving licence

Why You'll Love Working with Us

Huxley Bertram offers a supportive environment that encourages autonomy and collaboration. With a low staff turnover and a reputation for high standards, we believe in investing in our people. In this roles, here's what you can expect:

• Competitive Salary: £40,000 - £55,000, depending on experience, plus overtime, plus overnight allowance when away on business, plus a discretionary annual bonus.
• Flexible Work Hours: 40-hour work week (Mon-Fri) with core hours from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.
• Generous Holidays: 28 days, including Bank Holidays, plus additional days over the Christmas period.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including a pension plan, critical illness and death-in-service insurance, and participation in our Employee Shareholder Scheme.

Location:

The role will be based at our headquarters in Waterbeach and Cottenham, near Cambridge, UK, with travel to client sites across the UK and internationally. Travel is approximately one third of the time, usually up to a week at a time, sometimes up to a fortnight. 

If you're ready to take your engineering career to the next level, in an environment that values innovation, development, and curiosity, apply today to join the Huxley Bertram team.