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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Supervisor - **Company:** Humanetics Group - **Location:** Chilworth, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Spreadsheets, Databases - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2a9ac6f81a3291fb ## About the Role * 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, * 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. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Excellent Software Testing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/87-excellent-software-testing) - [From Punch Cards to AI-assisted Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/611-from-punch-cards-to-ai-assisted-development) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)