Test Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Test Engineer in England, Ellistown, to support major automation projects. Responsibilities include defect management using Jira, maintaining test documentation, and collaborating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background in automation systems and experience with defect management tools. This role offers a competitive day rate, immediate start, and a long-term contract with a strong chance of extension.

Benefits

Immediate Start

Competitive Day Rate

Overtime rates

Long-term contract with high chance of extension

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in automation systems (e.g., conveyors, cranes, shuttles).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track defects using Jira and TestRail.
• Work closely with engineering and integration teams.
• Maintain test documentation and produce ad-hoc reports.
• Attend site occasionally to gather updates.

Skills

Strong technical background in automation systems

Experience in commissioning and testing

Familiarity with Jira and TestRail

Confident communicator

Proficient in Excel

Job description

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 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, at times 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.
• Updating and managing defect logs and dashboards.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Immediate Start
• Competitive Day Rate
• Overtime rates
• Long‑term 6‑month contract with high chance of extension

I am looking to speak to talented Test Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Fred O’Reilly (phone number removed) or email your CV to Recruitment Specialist at ATA Recruitment.

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