Test and Commissioning Manager

Test and Commissioning Engineer (ECS Card is essential)

Automation/Manufacturing & Engineering background only, no IT

£350 per day or £400 per day( If accommodation required) (Outside IR35)

Initial 3- 6-month contract (Monday to Friday 0700 – 1700) 

Test Managers will be required post-commissioning to perform final system testing.

Test Manager Responsibilities

The Test Manager ensures the technical delivery of automated systems meets Dematic’s “as sold” requirements. This includes planning and conducting on-site testing, validating system performance, and securing customer approval. Collaboration with System Integration Managers, commissioning engineers, and client representatives is key to resolving issues and meeting testing objectives.

Key Duties:

• Testing & Validation
• Develop and execute test plans (e.g. Site Acceptance Tests, Performance Tests)
• Ensure systems meet specifications and align with customer needs
• Validate safety systems, material flow, and communication between PLC and WMS/WCS
• Issue Management
• Track and resolve issues using tools like Jira
• Coordinate re-testing and confirm defect fixes
• Volume Testing
• Perform stress testing to identify system bottlenecks
• Coordination & Reporting
• Provide updates to the Lead SIM and Project Manager
• Supply data for reports and dashboards
• Client Engagement
• Act as the main contact for customer testing requirements
• Build strong relationships through clear communication
• Software Oversight
• Oversee WCS and PLC testing during automation processes.

Skills & Experience:

• Technical Knowledge
• Strong expertise in automation systems (e.g., conveyors, cranes, TMS, shuttles)
• Familiar with PLC, SCADA, and system messaging validation
• Electrical and mechanical system knowledge (qualifications would be advantagous)
• Proven commissioning and testing experience in automation or material handling
• Proficient in volume/stress testing and identifying system issues
• WCS/WMS experience, including data analysis (e.g., SAP WMS)
• Previous roles as a Test Manager or Commissioning Engineer in automation/material handling
• Proficient in Excel for data verification and reporting
• Safety-focused, with CSCS/ECS cards for on-site work

Qualifications:

• ECS card required for site work. (ECS in relation to the function of a System Integration Manager or Test Manager is essential)
• Adherence to safety protocols (hard hats, boots, etc.)

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation