Test Engineer

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; Remote; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading blue-chip client is seeking an Integration Test Engineer for a remote role with travel to Kettering. This position offers long-term career growth, industry-leading training, and job stability. The successful candidate will support the testing and integration of complex automated control systems across the UK.

Benefits

Company Car Provided

Excellent Career Progression

Specialist OEM and Industry Training

Long-term Job Security

Competitive Salary with Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in testing and integration of software in automated environments.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform integration testing of software and control systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for project delivery.
• Attend client sites for testing and troubleshooting.

Skills

Automation

Testing

Integration

Education

Engineering Qualification Level 3

Job description

Integration Test Engineer

Location: Kettering (Remote with travel to Head Office and sites as required)
Salary: £52,500 (inclusive of car allowance) + Benefits
Company Car Provided (when travel is required)
Monday to Friday

Career Progression & Specialist Training

We are currently working with a leading blue-chip client to recruit an Integration Test Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company offering long-term career growth, industry-leading training, and complete job stability.

The successful candidate will be involved in exciting, high-impact projects across the UK, supporting the testing and integration of complex automated control systems. The role is primarily remote, with regular travel to the head office in Kettering andnationwide site visits, so flexibility and a full UK driving licence are essential.

Key Responsibilities

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  Perform integration testing of software and control systems within automated environments.

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  Support the commissioning and deployment of materials handling and automation solutions.

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  Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

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  Attend client sites across the UK for hands-on testing and troubleshooting when required.

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  Maintain and develop test scripts, test documentation, and QA processes.

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  Provide early-life support to clients following go-live stages.

Requirements

Proven experience in testing and integration of software in an automated or materials handling environment.
Recognised engineering qualification (minimum Level 3).
Strong understanding of controls systems and system commissioning.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.
Based within commutable distance to Kettering, with remote working flexibility.

What’s in It for You?

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  Excellent career progression within a stable, well-established business.

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  Access to specialist OEM and industry training.

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  Ongoing development and on-the-job learning.

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  Long-term job security in a high-demand field.

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  Competitive salary with benefits and pension.

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  Company car when travel is required.

Total Package: Up to £52,500

Locations

Kettering, Northampton, Corby, Wellingborough, Raunds, Desborough, Market Harborough, Bedford, Leicester, Coventry.