Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer
Location: Coalville, Leicestershire
Contract Length: 3-6 Months (Potential Extension)
Rate: £600 per day Days
£650 per day nights and late shift
Inside IR35 Umbrella
Start Date: December
Shift Pattern: 7am to 5pm and the odd Night Shift
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting experienced Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineers to support a major warehouse automation project in Coalville, Leicestershire.
Working on behalf of a global leader in automated material handling and intralogistics solutions, you will play a key role in the testing, commissioning, and final delivery of a state‑of‑the‑art automated distribution centre for one of the UK's largest retailers.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a long‑term automation project involving advanced conveyor systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), robotics, controls systems, and warehouse software integration.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out electrical testing and commissioning activities on automated material handling equipment.
- Perform system validation, functional testing, and fault-finding activities.
- Support Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and performance testing.
- Test and commission conveyors, sortation systems, cranes, shuttles, and associated controls equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve electrical and controls-related issues.
- Work closely with PLC Engineers, Controls Engineers, Software Engineers, and Project Teams.
- Record test results, defects, and commissioning progress.
- Support and oversee integration testing between PLC, SCADA, WCS, and WMS systems.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with site procedures.
- Liaise directly with customers and project stakeholders where required.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in electrical testing and commissioning within automation, material handling, intralogistics environment
- Strong understanding of electrical control systems and automated machinery.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and control panel documentation.
- Experience fault-finding and resolving issues using JIRA on automated equipment and controls systems.
- Knowledge of PLC-controlled systems, including troubleshooting and commissioning activities.
- Experience working with conveyors, sortation systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS), cranes, shuttles, or similar automated equipment.
- Familiarity with Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLC environments.
- Understanding of SCADA, WCS, and WMS systems and their integration within automated facilities.
- Experience supporting Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), functional testing, and system validation activities.
- ECS Card required.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with engineers, project teams, and customers on site.
What's On Offer?
- £600 Day Rate / £650 Nights Inside IR35
- December Start
- High-profile automation project.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge warehouse automation technology.
- Potential contract extensions as the wider project continues over the next two years.
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Electrical Test Engineer in Coalville employer: Ganymede Solutions Limited
Ganymede Solutions Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values collaboration and innovation in the heart of Oxford. With competitive daily rates and the flexibility of hybrid working, employees are empowered to manage their work-life balance while engaging in meaningful projects that foster professional growth and development. Join us to be part of a supportive team that prioritises your success and well-being.
Contact Details:
Ganymede Solutions Limited Recruitment Team
