Commissioning & Test Lead

Commissioning & Test Lead - Automation Systems
Coalville, Leicestershire
£400/day (Days) | £450/day (Nights)
UK - Site Based (Ongoing Contract) – Start in August, 6‑month rolling contract

Role Overview

Lead on‑site testing activities for a large‑scale automated material handling system. Oversee Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), performance testing, and system validation to ensure the solution meets design specifications and throughput requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), completion, and performance testing
• Validate system flow across PLC, WMS/WCS, and controls integration
• Manage and drive resolution of defect/punch lists (e.g., Jira)
• Coordinate troubleshooting and issue resolution with engineering teams
• Conduct volume and stress testing to identify bottlenecks and failures
• Provide daily progress updates to project leadership
• Support clie...