Date: 26 Jun 2026
Location: Gateshead, GB
Company: AkzoNobel
Commissioning Start-Up Officer (Filling Line)
AkzoNobel – Felling
Temporary Secondment – 9 months
The Role
We’re looking for a CSU (Commissioning, Start-Up) Officer to support delivery of our Industrial Excellence program. In this role, you will take ownership of commissioning and start-up activities for new capex equipment, ensuring it is fully operational, safe, and ready for production.
Acting as a key link between project delivery and operational teams, you’ll ensure equipment is installed correctly, thoroughly tested, and optimised for performance, reliability, and efficiency before final handover.
This role would be ideal for someone wanting to gain experience in both a Production environment and Project Management.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the full CSU lifecycle, from Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) through to Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and handover
Plan and coordinate commissioning activities aligned to project and production timelines
Work closely with production, engineering, maintenance, planning, and quality teams
Oversee line testing, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions
Ensure efficient line design, process flow, and minimal downtime
Develop and deliver SOPs, training materials, and operator readiness programmes
Support training and competency sign-off for operators
Collaborate with maintenance teams to establish procedures and spare parts requirements
Maintain accurate commissioning documentation and performance records
Drive continuous improvement to enhance line efficiency, performance, and reliability
Ensure full compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
About You
Strong organisational, project management, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of production KPIs and operational workflows.
Confident communicator with the ability to work across multiple teams.
Experience in manufacturing environments, commissioning, start-up, or validation of production or filling lines beneficial but not essential.
What Makes You Stand Out
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive collaboration
Experience in highly automated or complex production environments
Passion for continuous improvement, safety, and quality excellence
