Automation Test Engineer

ATA Recruitment; Coalville; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an organised and technically minded Automation Test Engineer for a 6-month contract in Coalville, England. This role involves managing defects, working closely with engineering teams, and occasionally visiting the site. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation systems and be proficient in Jira and TestRail. Competitive pay of £400 per day plus overtime on weekends.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in automation systems (e.g., conveyors, cranes, shuttles).
• ECS/CSCS card for site access is required.
• Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track defects using Jira and TestRail.
• Work closely with engineering teams to clarify issues.
• Maintain test documentation and produce reports.
• Gather updates on site for defect verification.

Skills

Strong technical background in automation systems

Experience in commissioning, testing, system integration

Familiarity with Jira and TestRail

Excellent attention to detail

Proficient in Excel

Confident communicator

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Job description

Automation Test Engineer - Leicestershire

(Automation system background is essential)

£400 per day (Outside IR35)

(£450 per day Weekend and Nights overtime)

Initial 6-month contract (Monday to Friday 0700 - 1700)

CSCS / ECS Card Required

We're looking for an organised and technically minded Automation Test Engineer to support testing activities across major automation projects. This role focuses on defect coordination, reporting, and communication with engineering and integration teams. Although primarily office‑based, occasionally going onto site will be required (Office and site are in the same location)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and track defects using Jira and TestRail, ensuring accurate updates and timely resolution.
• Work closely with engineering and integration teams to clarify issues and support troubleshooting.
• Maintain test documentation, update scripts, and produce ad‑hoc reports.
• Keep dashboards up to date, reflecting real‑time defect and test status.
• Attend site occasionally to gather updates or verify defect fixes.

Person Specification

• Strong technical background in automation systems (e.g., conveyors, cranes, shuttles, TMS, PLC/WCS/WMS).
• Experience in commissioning, testing, system integration, or similar roles.
• Familiarity with Jira, TestRail, and defect management workflows.
• ECS/CSCS card for site access.
• Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Excel and reporting.

Typical Day

• Updating and managing defect logs and dashboards.
• Liaising with engineers to clarify issues or gather status updates.
• Preparing reports and maintaining test documentation.
• Visiting site when required to support defect resolution.

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