Test Engineer

ATA Recruitment; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment firm is seeking a Test and Commissioning Engineer to support testing activities across major automation projects in North West Leicestershire. The role requires a strong background in automation systems and experience in testing, commissioning, or system integration. Responsibilities include managing defects, collaborating with engineering teams, and maintaining documentation. An ECS Card is required, and the position offers a competitive daily rate with a six-month contract that could lead to an extension.

Benefits

Immediate Start

Competitive Day Rate

Overtime rates

Long term contract with extension potential

Qualifications

• Experience with PLC/WCS/WMS systems and defect management workflows is essential.
• ECS/CSCS card required for site access.
• Attention to detail and competency in Excel reporting are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track defects using Jira and TestRail.
• Work closely with engineering teams to clarify issues.
• Maintain test documentation and update scripts.

Skills

Strong technical background in automation systems

Experience in commissioning or testing

Familiarity with Jira

Proficient in Excel

Confident communicator

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Job description

Test and Commissioning Engineer – Leicestershire

(Automation system background is essential)

Rate: £400 per day (Outside IR35), (£450 per day Weekend and Nights overtime)

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

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 and Commissioning Engineers who are looking for a rewarding and highly challenging position. For more information, please contact Fred O’Reilly 07827918324 or email your CV to [e-mail]. Recruitment Consultant at ATA Recruitment.

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and General Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website.

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