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Commissioning Technician

You will be providing technical support to projects throughout SMD and liaising between Customers, Engineering and Project Managers to provide clients with quality product, commissioned to the requirements of the project and specification.

Important Information
Location: Headquarters, Soil Machine Dynamics, Davy Bank, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6UZ, Wallsend, England, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6UZ
Date Posted: 25th September 2025
Closing Date: 25th December 2025
Industry: Manufacturing and Engineering
Job Type: Full time
Salary: Based on Experience

About the role

·        Ensuring vehicles and associated equipment have been correctly manufactured

·        Diagnosing and fixing faults

·        Functional testing of equipment

·        Ensuring test paperwork is correctly completed

·        Demonstrating systems to customers

·        Answering technical queries

·        Continuous improvement

·        QA checks

·        Work off site when required.

·        Work as part of the Production team as required.

·        Travel worldwide where required to work both on land and offshore

 What skills and qualifications do I need?

 ·        Relevant HNC qualification

·        Time served technician with fault finding experience

·        Control & Instrumentation experience

·        Basic mechanical & hydraulic knowledge

·        Basic PLC knowledge & experience

·        Offshore Survival certificates (desirable)

What you will need

Required criteria

  • Relevant HNC qualification
  • Time served technician with fault finding experience
  • Control & Instrumentation experience
  • Basic mechanical & hydraulic knowledge
  • Basic PLC knowledge & experience

Desired criteria

  • Offshore Survival certificates (desirable)

SMD

For 50 years, SMD has partnered with pioneers in industry and science to take technology and engineering to places that people have never been.

We specialise in the design, manufacture and deployment of remotely operated and autonomous power and control solutions. They help our partners around the globe to harness the potential of the most challenging subsea environments with maximum safety, efficiency and sensitivity. Our collaboration has delivered 12 world-firsts on critical client projects, and our teams are always willing to break new ground, and work with a smile.

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The power behind subsea pioneers.

We collaborate with future-thinking companies to draw knowledge, wealth and prosperity from underwater environments. Together, our teams invent and engineer the answers to the toughest challenges in under water industry and science. Allowing for safe and efficient operations, while harnessing the potential of the most challenging subsea locations on the planet.

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Our people.

We don’t refer to our own employees as staff or personnel. They are ‘Our people’. ‘Our engineers’. ‘Our team’. ‘Our talent.’ Without our talented people, we would never progress as a company. They embody our values, and they mean everything to us. Whether we are talking directly to them, or about them—the value, attitude and intelligence of our people should be clear.

Our benefits

At Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD), we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package to support their well-being and professional growth. Our benefits include competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a company pension scheme to ensure financial security. We prioritize employee health with private medical insurance, wellness programs, and access to mental health support. Professional development is encouraged through training opportunities and career progression pathways. Additionally, we foster a positive work-life balance with flexible working options where possible. At SMD, we are committed to rewarding our team’s hard work and dedication with benefits that enhance both their personal and professional lives.

Health insurance

Vacation, Paid time off

Paid sick days

Retirement plan and/or pension

Office perks

Employee development programs

Gym membership or wellness programs

Casual dress

Free parking

Cycle to work

Free work laptop

Referral bonus

Competitive salary

Life insurance

Free meals during shifts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Wellbeing Scheme

Shopping Cashback

Annual Rise

Employee Recognition Scheme

Hybrid Working

Annual performance review

Culture of recognition

On the job learning

Progression opportunities

Access to Health & Wellbeing app

Long service awards

Staff celebration events

Commissioning Technician

For 50 years, SMD has partnered with pioneers in industry and science to take technology and engineering to places that people have never been.

We specialise in the design, manufacture and deployment of remotely operated and autonomous power and control solutions. They help our partners around the globe to harness the potential of the most challenging subsea environments with maximum safety, efficiency and sensitivity. Our collaboration has delivered 12 world-firsts on critical client projects, and our teams are always willing to break new ground, and work with a smile.