Job Description

Electrical Test & Commissioning Engineer

Location: Coalville, Leicestershire

Contract Length: 3–6 Months (Potential Extension)

Rate: £400–£450 per day/Night Outside IR35

Start Date: August

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?

£400–£450 Day Rate

August 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.

To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to I can also be contacted directly on (phone number removed). I look forward to hearing from you!

ATA Recruitment specialise in the recruitment of Engineers across the UK, so if this role is not for you, please do have a look on our website for further potential opportunities which may suit your skills and experience better - If you have the skill, we have the recruitment knowledge and together we can find you your perfect job! -  

You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

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