Test Engineers

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), * 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.

• 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.

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

ATA Recruitment is far more than just an engineering recruitment agency. As part of the RTC Group, an AIM-listed recruitment group, ATA Recruitment provides high-quality technical recruitment solutions to the manufacturing and engineering sectors. Working as an engineering recruitment partner supporting businesses across the UK and Europe, ATA has over 50 years' of experience and a strong track record of attracting and recruiting the best engineering talent for our clients. Our regional offices which are strategically located in Leicester and Leeds each have dedicated market-experts to ensure we deliver excellence to both our clients and candidates., ATA is an engineering recruitment partner to the UK's largest manufacturers, working with businesses to achieve their goals including increased production to reduced downtime. We don't simply recruit within manufacturing, we completely immerse ourselves in the sector to ensure that we maintain an understanding of the marketplace and continue to find the best talent for our clients and opportunities for our candidates.