Test & Commissioning Manager – Leicestershire
(Automation system background is essential)
£380 - £400 per day per hour (Outside IR35)
Initial 6-month contract (Monday to Friday 0700 – 1700)
CSCS / ECS Card Required
You will be responsible for the following:
• Develop and execute testing strategies and documentation, including Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), Tests on Completion, and Performance Tests.
• Plan and conduct on-site testing, both internally and in customer-witnessed scenarios.
• Ensure delivered systems meet ‘as sold' specifications and align with customer needs. Escalate any identified gaps to the Lead System Integration Manager (SIM).
• Validate safety systems, material flow, and messaging between PLC and WMS/WCS systems.
• Own and manage the testing issue ‘punch list' using tools like Jira, including prioritising, resolving, and escalating issues.
• Work closely with stakeholders to re-test and confirm defect resolution.
• Conduct volume and stress testing to identify inconsistencies or stoppages in system flow.
• Provide regular updates to the Lead SIM and Project Manager on testing progress and key issues.
• Support rescheduling of test activities and supply data for progress reporting and dashboards.
• Act as a point of contact for customer testing requirements and material or labour coordination.
• Foster positive customer relationshi...