Test Supervisor

Humanetics Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Humanetics Group in Southampton is seeking a Test Supervisor to take day-to-day responsibility for the Test team, coordinating with the Production Manager to deploy resources and maintain throughput.

You will also perform Test Technician duties, operating proof test machines and carrying out precision measurements on optical fibre products, recording results in spreadsheets and in-house databases, and ensuring safe, accurate testing and cross-shift handovers.

Qualifications

• Requires practical experience using test and measurement equipment in manufacturing or technical environments.
• Ability to interpret technical procedures and work instructions accurately.
• Proactive problem-solving with day-to-day decision making and escalation when needed.
• Good communication and organisational skills to coordinate priorities with others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate test activities using the Test Dashboard and deploy resources to meet priorities.
• Own test workload and throughput; identify and drive solutions to issues affecting flow.
• Act as first point of contact for test priorities; seek engineering support when required.
• Supervise and support the Test team; balance workloads and contribute to testing when needed.
• Ensure effective handover between day and night shifts including priorities and outstanding work.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing; demonstrate initiative and accountability in the Test area.
• Maintain health and safety and quality within the test area.
• Carry out duties of a Test Technician alongside supervisory responsibilities.
• Operate proof test machines; perform geometric and optical measurements according to standard instructions.
• Record test results accurately in spreadsheets and in-house databases.
• Monitor measurement results and trends; escalate irregularities to Engineering when required.
• Perform basic maintenance and routine checks on test equipment.
• Develop and maintain technical skills to support measurement accuracy and test capability.

Skills

Test equipment operation

Measurement accuracy

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

IT literacy

Dexterity

Education

GCSEs Maths & Science

Job description

This is a full-time daytime-only position based at Fibercore House, Southampton, SO16 7QQ.

As Test Supervisor, you will take day-to-day operational responsibility for the Test team, working closely with the Production Manager to ensure resources are effectively deployed to meet priorities and maintain throughput.

You will be expected to:

• Use the Test Dashboard to coordinate activities and deploy resources according to operational needs.
• Take ownership of test workload and throughput, using a proactive, problem-solving approach to identify and drive solutions to issues that could affect the flow of work.
• Act as the first point of contact when test priorities, requirements or actions are unclear, seeking Engineering support where required.
• Supervise and support the Test team, balancing workloads and contributing directly to testing when required.
• Ensure effective handover and communication between day and night shifts, including priorities, outstanding work and issues.
• Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing, demonstrating the initiative, judgement and operational accountability expected of the Test Supervisor.
• Take responsibility for health and safety, and quality within the test area.

You will also spend a significant proportion of your working day carrying out the duties of a Test Technician alongside your supervisory responsibilities.

You will be expected to:

• Operate proof test machines, including length checking and fibre scrapping operations.
• Perform a range of geometric and optical measurements on optical fibre products, following standard work instructions and using precision test equipment and bespoke software.
• Accurately record test results in the required spreadsheets and in-house databases.

Monitor measurement results and trends, identifying and escalating irregularities to

• Engineering where required.
• Perform basic maintenance and routine checks on test equipment, helping to maintain reliable and accurate operation.
• Maintain and develop your technical skills to support measurement accuracy, consistency and test capability.

Role Requirements:

• Experienced at operating all measurement equipment.
• A high degree of dexterity.
• A strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Agile and adaptable, able to switch focus quickly.
• A fast learner, with an interest in the study of measurement.
• Confident and competent with the use of standard IT equipment and software.
• Have positive teamworking skills and a strong work ethic to ensure smooth department communication and cohesion.
• Ability to identify positive changes and a proactive approach to instigating them

Education and/or experience:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs, or equivalent, grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths and a Science subject.
• Practical experience using test and measurement equipment within a manufacturing or technical environment.
• Ability to follow and interpret technical procedures, work instructions and test requirements accurately.
• Able to demonstrate a proactive and solution-focused approach, with the confidence to make day-to-day decisions and seek support when required.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate priorities and work effectively with others.