Job Title: Contract Electronic Test Engineer – High-Speed Digital
Location: Colchester, Essex
Rate: £50–60 per hour
Contract Length: Initial 6-month contract Working Arrangements: Onsite IR35 Status: Indicative Outside IR35

I’m looking for a Contract Electronic Test Engineer – High-Speed Digital to design and build complete automated test systems for complex high-speed digital electronic products.

Your focus will be on creating the hardware test environment that validates the product, ensuring interfaces and system functionality perform as expected before release.

You’ll have strong, independent problem-solving skills and the ability to hit the ground running.

Contract Electronic Test Engineer – High-Speed Digital
What you’ll be doing

• Designing and developing Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems from scratch
• Building bespoke test rigs, fixtures, wiring looms, harnesses, and hardware interfaces
• Creating test plans, validation procedures, and technical documentation
• Performing hands-on manual testing before implementing automated or semi-automated solutions
• Validating interfaces including PCIe, USB, Ethernet, memory, GPIO, DisplayPort, RS232, RS485, LINbus and Modbus
• Using Linux commands for memory and system-level hardware testing
• Supporting prototype bring-up, verification, and production test readiness
• Working with software, hardware, and manufacturing teams to ensure full test coverage

Contract Electronic Test Engineer – High-Speed Digital
Key skills & experience

• Strong background in hands-on hardware testing and validation
• Proven experience designing ATE systems from the ground up
• Experience testing complex high-speed digital electronic systems
• Knowledge of interfaces such as PCIe, USB, Ethernet, memory, DisplayPort and serial communications
• Understanding of PCB-level debugging, signal integrity, and hardware validation
• Understanding of power supplies, voltage configuration, and current requirements
• Comfortable using Linux commands for hardware testing
• Strong documentation skills and a practical, problem-solving mindset

Contract Electronic Test Engineer – High-Speed Digital
Nice to have
Python or similar scripting for test automation
JIRA experience

This role requires the successful candidate to pass BPSS screening and meet the eligibility criteria for Security Check (SC) clearance.

For more information, please contact Cathy Swain.
T: 01582 350053
E:

Are you a motivated, technically minded Senior Test Development Engineer who is looking for increased responsibility and the challenges of working with state of the art test equipment within this internationally successful company?

This world market leader in technology for the semi-conductor industries is currently seeking to recruit a Test Development Engineer to develop software, support and improve a diverse range of rack based and module electronic test equipment.

This organisation can also offer dynamic, challenging, and exciting career opportunities and is based in East Sussex but is commutable from Eastbourne, Bexhill, Hastings, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Heathfield, Uckfield, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Brighton, Newhaven and Seaford.

This Test Development Engineer - East Sussex will be responsible for providing manufacturing test support and maintaining a range of state of the art In-Circuit Test and Automated Test Equipment within the factory. The role will be within the Test Development Engineering Group and will report into the Test Engineering Section Head.

Main responsibilities for this Senior Test Development Engineer Job will be:

• Agree test strategy for product Work closely with Section Head and team colleagues to develop innovative cost-effective test methodology based on volume and complexity of product.
• Implement ATE level solution. Design and develop software (C#, Visual Basic legacy) + fixtures.
• Provide production technical support for test solution.
• Provide test support for the sites cost reduction initiatives.

Key experience for this Senior Test Development Engineer Job:

• Have provable experience in a test development environment.
• Experienced in PCA Test Development or Module Test Development (highly experienced in at least one of these, with a good level of awareness of the other).
• Min HND in Electronic Engineering or equivalent.

Desired experience for this Senior Test Development Engineer Job: -

• PCA Test Development on Keysight (Agilent) HP3070 or similar automated in-circuit board test systems.

APPLY NOW, or for more information regarding the Senior Test Development Engineer job, in East Sussex, send an up-to-date CV to or call Ricky Wilcocks on 01582 878810 Otherwise we always welcome the opportunity to discuss other engineering jobs.

Sea Trials Engineer

Location: Wool, Dorset

Salary negotiable on application

Purpose of job:

To lead/perform test activities and produce test documentation on allocated projects in support of the project T&A Manager to enable test and qualify our innovative leading-edge products for customer use.

Key accountabilities may include

• Lead test phases and events for given projects
• Create and develop test plans, procedures and schedules for verification of design testing
• Prepare and agree test activities working to budgets and timescales for given projects
• Undertake testing and implement test solutions including qualification work
• Support integration and Set To Work of the project
• Provide testing expertise where appropriate
• Analysis and evaluation of test evidence and interpretation of test data
• Writing of reports and test documentation
• Ensure all test activities that are performed conform to external/internal requirements and necessary standards including Safety standards
• Support the T&A Manager of the project including with bid activities
• Implement the TKMS ATlas T&A strategy

Knowledge and experience

• Must have proven ability in an Engineering discipline & preferably have proven ability managing/leading Test & Acceptance or Systems Engineering projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of System Engineering, specifically INCOSE (International Council of Systems Engineers) methods.
• Sea Acceptance Trials/Harbour acceptance trials exposure.
• Preferably have an understanding of military systems in particular maritime systems.
• Understanding of Electro-Mechanical testing and EMC/CE compliance.
• Must be capable of writing test plan, test procedures and technical reports and have experience of writing independently and extracting information from technical experts.
• Knowledgeable of Standards (particularly Military biased Def Stan, Mil-Spec …etc.) preferable.
• Knowledge of requirements management from a Test & Acceptance perspective with knowledge of DOORS or DOORS NG being advantageous.

Additional information

Due to the sensitive nature of the product all applicants must have worked within the Defence / Military industry within the last 12 months or be capable of obtaining Security Clearance (SC level minimum). SC clearance must be in place before the successful candidate can start.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our client, an industry leader in Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector, based in Portadown.

The successful Quality Engineer will collaborate closely with both production and engineering teams to ensure all products meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality assurance processes and procedures to ensure all products meet industry standards and customer requirements
• Oversee and conduct inspections and testing of components to ensure compliance with specifications
• Identify, document, and manage non-conformances, working closely with production teams to implement corrective actions and prevent recurrence
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the quality department, focusing on enhancing product quality, process efficiency, and reducing waste
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, including inspection reports, quality records, and audit findings.
• Provide regular reports on quality performance to management
• Act as a point of contact for customer quality issues, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining strong relationships with clients
• Ensure all processes and products comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements

Essential Criteria

• Previous relevant experience as a Quality Engineer in the manufacturing industry, ideally with experience in metallic components
• Strong understanding of quality assurance principles
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions
• High level of attention to detail, with a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of quality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and liaise with customers

Salary is dependant upon experience and in the region of £40-45k.

For further information please email your CV through the link.

By applying for this role you are consenting to Energis Recruitment holding your details for a period of 12 months to be considered for other roles. As a candidate you have the right to consent or object to this.

Test Development Engineer - Embedded Computing Products - Hybrid / Essex - Competitive. A Test Development Engineer with a proven understanding of electronic hardware and experience of developing Automated Test Equipment in a production environment will take responsibility for developing and supporting ATE systems for an established Technology Company, a Global leader in Embedded Computing products. Hybrid working and generous salary package on offer.

The Test Development Engineer will bring:

• A formal Electronic Engineering qualification.
• Proven understanding of electronic hardware.
• Commercial experience developing Automated Test Equipment in a production environment.
• Proficiency with test instrumentation and test automation tools.
• Experience with DFT, BIST and diagnostic firmware features.
• Experience collaborating with software ATE developers to build integrated test platforms.

Exposure to the following would also be highly beneficial:Embedded Computing systems, Manufacturing processes such as SMT, assembly or AOI; experience with environmental testing and the ability to design simple custom electronics for test fixtures.

Applications are sought from Test Development Engineers with several years’ experience of working within an electronic manufacturing environment, ideally related to a high-reliability industries such as Aerospace, Defence or Industrial Computing.

About Sparta Global

Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry. You’ll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors. Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we’re not just advancing careers; we’re fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape. Join us in shaping the future of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.

About this role

Automation Testing is at the core of defining, developing and testing products for businesses and their customers. Development is a playground where you can create what’s needed when you need it.

You will play a vital role working within a cross functional team, participating in the development of software with a primary focus being on the testability and performance of software applications.

You’ll be able to set up full frameworks to perform thousands of tests in a heartbeat on multiple application platforms such as mobile, desktop and web. This feeds into every level of test whether it’s unit level, functional, performance and regression.

Automation is a major component of agile teams who work diligently to deliver value in short time frames, the execution of scripts and their application in the DevOps pipeline can mean delivery of functional code in unprecedented timeframes.

We’re not expecting you to have the proficiencies right away - that’s where our award-winning Academy comes in. We are the experts in building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge you but also develop your specialist capabilities ready to work on our clients’ projects.

What we’re looking for.

To be successful for this role you will demonstrate a level of ability in C#, Java or similar. You will be passionate about technology and eager to learn programme development to an advanced level.

We’re seeking candidates who can exemplify our values:

Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Drive: A goal-oriented mindset with pride in exceeding targets.

Collaboration: A team-focused approach, fostering positive relationships.

Innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and openness to diverse ideas.

Flexibility: Adaptability and composure in the face of change.

As a national organisation with clients across the UK, we require all candidates to have the flexibility and willingness to relocate post training for deployment to client site. Remote working cannot be guaranteed. You must have eligibility to work in the UK for the duration of your contract with Sparta Global (British or Irish Citizenship, EU Settled Status, or Permanent Visa Holder). We do not offer visa sponsorships or accept Graduate or PSW Visas due to time limitations.

Why you should apply:

Our environment is designed to nurture your talents and skills, your hard work and progress are not just appreciated - they’re tangibly rewarded. We conduct performance-based reviews every six months, offering you the chance to increase your earning potential twice a year. This regular appraisal system is our way of ensuring that your efforts and achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.

We also provide:

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension.
• Eye care.
• Death in service cover.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Yearly budget for personal development.
• Access to alumni and community networks.
• Opportunities to be brand ambassadors.

Being employed by Sparta Global is an investment in your future that pays dividends along the way. We give you breadth of experience and skills, along with increasing opportunities to develop further and earn more. No two career paths look the same at Sparta.

Our Recruitment Process:

Begin your journey by applying online and our team will review your application. If you pass our initial screening, you’ll be invited to complete our online assessments and first stage interview. If successful, the final stage is a competency-based interview, here you’ll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset.

The Talent Team will be there to support and answer any questions you have. You can also visit our YouTube channel to gain valuable insights and expert advice on virtual interviews, strategies to manage nerves, and tips on nonverbal communication.

We look forward to receiving your application - good luck!

Software Test Analyst - Security Cleared

Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid Working)Salary: Up to £60K + benefits Security Clearance: SC Cleared (MOD DV Preferred)

To Apply, email:

The Opportunity

We are seeking a methodical and results-driven Software Test Analyst to support the delivery of high-quality software solutions within a secure and collaborative environment. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with development and validation teams, ensuring that products meet functional, technical, and user requirements prior to release.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong analytical mindset, a passion for quality, and a keen eye for detail who enjoys identifying issues and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify products and components to be assessed within the software review process
• Define appropriate test strategies, including test cases and supporting test data
• Execute diagnostic, system, and integration testing
• Document and manage test results across each test cycle, identifying and tracking defects
• Liaise closely with software development teams to resolve issues efficiently
• Present findings and technical assessments to relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate with development and validation teams to ensure effective communication
• Identify and eliminate redundant functions and components
• Maintain awareness of user needs, business applications, and industry standards
• Ensure adherence to recognised testing standards and protocols

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, IT or equivalent experience; ISTQB qualification desirable
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Test Analyst or similar software testing role
• Experience working with computer software and coding environments
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles
• Knowledge of test techniques and programming concepts
• Excellent analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills
• Strong planning and organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to produce clear, articulate technical reports
• Experience working within project teams and meeting deadlines

Additional Information

• Hybrid working model with a preference for team collaboration onsite in Cheltenham
• Occasional UK travel may be required for meetings, training, or customer engagements
• Candidates must hold active SC Clearance; MOD DV clearance is strongly preferred

Test Engineer

Cardiff (hybrid)

£39,221

Benefits: 28.9% Pension & 31 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, and 2 Privilege days

Must be eligible for SC Clearance

Test Design & Delivery

• Analyse requirements and work with analysts and developers to define effective test scenarios.
• Design and execute manual, automated and exploratory tests aligned to business and technical goals.
• Log, track and retest defects through to resolution.
• Perform regression, integration and non-functional testing (e.g. performance, security, accessibility, compatibility).
• Ensure consistent service quality across devices, browsers and operating systems.
• Apply risk-based testing to prioritise coverage and maximise value.
• Maintain clear test documentation and support UAT and release readiness activities.

Automation & CI/CD

• Develop and maintain automated tests using tools such as Playwright, Cypress or Selenium.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps, Jenkins) for early feedback.
• Use Git-based version control and support BDD/TDD practices where appropriate.
• Continuously improve automation frameworks and testing processes to increase efficiency and reliability.

Collaboration & Quality Assurance

• Provide regular test status updates, highlighting progress, risks and defects.
• Work closely with developers, analysts and stakeholders to ensure shared understanding of requirements and quality expectations.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support iterative delivery.
• Collaborate with third-party suppliers to align testing approaches and uphold quality standards.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of test strategy and ways of working.

Benefits:

• 31 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, and 2 Privilege days
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Generous employer contribution of 28.97%
• Time off for wellbeing activities
• Green car scheme
• Cycle2Work and season travel tickets
• Access to subsidised sports groups

Think this one’s for you

If you think this Test Engineer opportunity is for you then please apply online.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Quality Engineer/Inspector(Friday’s Off)

Chorley

£32,500 - £35,000 + Flexible 38 Hour Working Week + Friday’s Off + Career Progression + In-house Training + 33 Days Holiday

Are you an Inspector/Quality Engineer or similar from a Manufacturing or Precision Engineering background, looking for a stable role within a well-established Precision Engineering company, with the opportunity of in-house training and a flexible 38-hour working week spanning Monday to Thursday with Friday’s off?

Do you want the chance to work in a role within a Precision Engineering company with a distinguished reputation spanning 50 years, with a flexible 38-hour working week spanning from Monday to Thursday, in-house training in the company’s expertise and career progression opportunities.

On offer is the opportunity to be part of a business established since the 1970’s, working in the automobile, scientific, nuclear, and food industries, manufacturing precision engineered components, who value and champion their employees through in-house training and flexible working hours.

In this role you will be inspecting precision components from the beginning to the end of the manufacturing process, interpreting technical drawings, using handheld measuring equipment, as well as working and coordinating a CMM machine (Aberlink).

This role would suit an Inspector/Quality Engineer or similar from a Manufacturing or Precision Engineering background, looking for a stable role within a long-standing company, with the added benefit of in-house training and a flexible 38-hour working week spanning Monday to Thursday, with Friday’s off.

The Role:

• Inspecting Manufactured Products from beginning to end
• Operating a Manual CMM Machine (Aberlink)
• 38-Hour Working Week across Monday to Thursday with Friday’s off

The Person

• Inspector/Quality Engineer from a manufacturing or Precision Engineering background
• Ability to interpret technical drawings of products prior to their manufacture
• Commutable distance to Chorley

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Key Words: Inspector, Quality Engineer, Engineering, Engineering Inspector, Manufacturing Inspector, Manufacturing, Quality Engineer, Precision Components, Precision Engineering, Technical Drawings, 4 Day Working Week, Training, Chorley, Preston, Bolton

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Become part of a mission-driven digital team helping to build secure, resilient services used by millions across the UK. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), in partnership with Inspire People, is seeking Software Development Engineers in Test with strong software engineering skills, experience building automated test frameworks, and hands-on experience with Continuous Integration and agile delivery. Based in Swansea on a permanent HEO appointment, this role offers hybrid working (minimum 60% office-based) and a salary of £39,163 plus 29% pension and excellent Civil Service benefits.

Shape the Future of Digital Services at DVLA

DVLA is responsible for delivering safe, secure and reliable national motoring services at significant scale, supporting millions of drivers and vehicles across the UK. DVLA Digital is on a long-term transformation journey, modernising services, platforms and technology while maintaining public trust, safety and resilience.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will be Embedded within agile delivery squads, helping ensure quality, automation and testability are engineered into DVLA services from the outset.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test, you will:

• Design, build and maintain automated test frameworks
• Work as a core member of agile delivery squads
• Write automated tests in parallel with feature development
• Champion quality, testability and engineering best practice
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, business analysts and delivery managers

Essential skills for the Software Development Engineer in Test include:

• Experience writing automated tests using modern programming languages
• Demonstrable experience of automation across multiple test types
• Practical experience of Continuous Integration
• Experience working in agile delivery environments
• High attention to detail and confidence to challenge constructively

Desirable skills for the Software Development Engineer in Test include:

• Experience working on large-scale digital services
• Exposure to cloud-based or serverless environments
• Familiarity with behaviour-driven or acceptance-test-driven approaches

In return, you can expect a flexible working culture, including:

• Hybrid working with a minimum of 60% time spent on site
• Flexible start and finish times
• Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 29%
• Generous annual leave plus public holidays
• Access to learning, development and progression within DVLA Digital

Why Join?

You will work on nationally important digital services used by millions, embedding quality at scale and contributing to long-term digital transformation across government.

If you care about writing code, building quality in from day one, and delivering services that genuinely matter, apply via the link and one of the Inspire People team will be in touch.

Test Engineers

Pay of up to £53,813 plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance.

DWP. Digital with Purpose.

We are looking for Test Engineers to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

We’re using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.

DWP is the UK’s largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people.

The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We’d love you to join us.

What skills, knowledge and experience will you need?

• Experience building and maintaining comprehensive, robust, and reliable automated tests and frameworks against UI’s or API’s and understand the other.
• Experience of the testing lifecycle from understanding business needs from delivery to production. Including test generation, reporting and defect management.
• Evidence of being an adaptable team player who understands agile ways of working and shift left principles e.g. Continuous Integration (CI)/ Continuous Delivery (CD).
• Knowledge and experience of non-functional testing e.g. Performance, Security and Accessibility - including test types, test tools and standards.
• Demonstrable skills and experience in Java or JavaScript and software engineering practices.

You and your role

A day in the life of a Test Engineer at DWP is about working closely with developers, designers and other testers to help deliver services that people across the UK depend on. You’ll get involved early in development, shaping designs and building automated tests that give teams confidence their services work properly and continue to work as they evolve.

You’ll focus on what really matters by taking a risk-based approach to testing, making sure accessibility, usability, security and performance are built in from the start. Alongside keeping CI/CD pipelines running smoothly and sharing clear updates on quality and risk, you’ll be encouraged to challenge how things are done and suggest better ways of working to improve DWP services for users.

Details. Wages. Perks.

Location: You’ll join us in one our brilliant digital hub in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is more convenient for you.

Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you’ll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.

Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £53,813

Pension: You’ll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth over £12,000 per year.

Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 24 days rising to 31 days over time.

You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You’ll also get all the usual public holidays.

We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with ‘I Can Be Me in DWP’
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it’s even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

And we have an award-winning environment and culture:

• DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards
• Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024
• Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025
• Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards

Process:

We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages:

Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There’ll be full instructions when you click through.

Interview: a single stage interview online.

CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application.

Opportunities for long-term stability, career development, and an early finish on Fridays are just a few of the benefits the Quality Engineer will enjoy while working with this well-established and forward-thinking engineering business.

The successful Quality Engineer will support the manager in maintaining accreditation of the ISO 9001 Management System (QMS), conduct internal audits, data analysis and more. This Quality Engineer position would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Based in Brighouse, the company is easily accessible from surrounding areas including Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, and Wakefield.

Key Responsibilities of the Quality Engineer:

• Support the Manager in maintaining ISO 9001 QMS accreditation and compliance with PED 2014/68/EU and PE(S)R 2016 Module H.
• Carry out internal system audits and manage follow-up corrective and preventative actions in line with QMS requirements.
• Maintain and improve QMS procedures by reviewing effectiveness, addressing issues raised by departments, and updating documentation, processes, and working practices as required.
• The Quality Engineer will support the Manager during 3rd party, client, and LQRA audits, ensuring all non-conformances are addressed and closed out.
• Compile and issue customer certification packs.
• Review and develop Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Drive continual improvement through analysis of supplier rejects, in-process rejects, and customer complaints.
• Support relevant feedback meetings and management reviews, providing data analysis and executive summaries.

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:45
• Friday: 08:00 - 13:30

We are keen to speak with individuals who have:

• Manufacturing experience and knowledge specifically with valves or pressure systems (essential for this role).
• EN 10204 certification.
• Lead/Internal ISO 9001 Auditor.
• Strong communication and leadership skills as well as being a logical and critical thinker with strong problem solving and failure mode identification capability.
• Effective planner with ability to anticipate needs and implement structured solutions.

In return, the Quality Engineer will receive:

• Basic Salary between £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (Dependent upon experience)
• 33 days annual leave comprising of flexible, statutory and end of year shut-down holidays
• 5 hr week
• Early finish on Fridays
• Monday to Thursday 8am - 4:15pm (lunch 12:00pm - 12:30pm) and Friday 9:00am - 13:30pm
• Free onsite parking
• Permanent, full-time position
• Company Pension & Health Care

If you are interested in the Quality Engineer position, please click ‘APPLY NOW’. Alternatively, please contact Megan from E3 Recruitment.

Join a team where precision meets purpose. As a Quality Engineer, you wont just test products, youll shape the standards that define excellence. From uncovering hidden flaws to driving continuous improvement, youll play a critical role in delivering reliable, high-performing solutions that customers trust. If youre energised by solving complex problems, collaborating across teams, and turning quality into a competitive advantage, this is your opportunity to make a real impact from day one. Whether youre a Graduate Engineer with one to two years industry experience or a seasoned Quality Professional, this will be an excellent opportunity to join a company that puts quality and innovation at the core of their ethos.

Key Responsibilities:

• To actively support the implementation, maintenance, performance and improvement of the Quality Management System by applying appropriate quality tools and techniques. Work independently and as a team member in conducting Quality Engineering activities.
• Work in line with Quality, Safety and Environmental Policies, Procedures and Instructions.
• Identify performance trends and potential and actual non-conformances in products and processes through data gathering, analysis, monitoring and auditing.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Decision making: To stop production, drive containment action and take corrective or preventive action. To ensure effective and timely defect management.
• Propose and implement robust and cost-effective solutions and improvements.
• Carry out audits, inspections, measurements and tests in a timely and accurate manner.
• Clear, concise, accurate and data driven reporting of results, trends actions and progress.
• Develop effective relationships with other team members and departments, suppliers and customer personnel as appropriate to facilitate product and service quality.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools for quality engineering.
• Provide training support and to overcome barriers to quality improvement.
• Customer performance monitoring, trend analysis & reporting
• Process Control.
• Gauging methods development for process.
• Process data, trends and issues.
• Support process control training for shop floor.
• APQP - Support NPI projects.
• Customer PMP.
• Gather shop floor SPC and Dim Check Sheet data, trend and give quick feedback
• Document control
• Liaise with and support other functions with document management (training)
• Conduct internal process and systems audits
• Assist 2nd and 3rd party external audits and associated actions
• Feedback to production on issues from internal and customer etc
• Scrap reduction project / BOS
• Liaison with Production to resolve issues

Essential Experience, Qualification & Knowledge Required:

• A minimum of a BTEC / HNC / HND or Degree in Engineering or Science related discipline.
• A minimum of one to two years experience working within industry as a Quality Engineer / Technician within Manufacturing or Precision Engineering.
• Knowledge and experience of using six sigma quality tools such as 8D, 5Whys FMEA, PPAP & SPC.
• Excellent communication skills coupled with strong attention to detail.

Please note, our client does not have a skilled worker sponsorship licence therefore to apply for this role candidates must have the immediate right to work in the UK.

If you are looking for a new challenge and have the relevant experience & qualification as above, please submit an up-to-date CV by using the apply button.

By applying for this position, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the purposes of recruitment, employment, and work-finding services.

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Test Development Engineer on an initial 6 month contract. The role will be a hybrid position of 50 / 50 time spent onsite.Rate: £50.00 per hourLocation: StevenageHybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid position of 50 / 50 time spent onsiteContract: 37 Hours per weekOvertime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)Test Development Engineer Job Description:The Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability group is a function home to the engineers working as part of the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx), within Electronic Engineering (EE) Directorate. The EE Directorate is part of the wider Operations Directorate and forms part of Greater Engineering (Engineering, Operations and Programmes Directorate).

• Prepare specifications & develop designs in line with all quality and technical standards.
• Develop proposals for investigations & solutions, following investigation and analysis of technical issues.
• Carry out design appraisals to ensure all standards are maintained.
• Define & specify test approaches; identifying any potential improvements to test/diagnostic processes.
• Carry out team planning, risk management and quality activities in collaboration with the Engineering Project Manager
• Production of documentation to support the in-service use of products
• Support the identification of business opportunities and the preparation of bids
• Manage assigned budgets and lead, develop and motivate team members
• Report against work programmes
• Make Engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility
• Ensure team size & capability mix is optimised for successful delivery of work packages & projects
• Support of less experienced team members
• Keep up to date in the relevant technical areas

Skillset/experience required:

• Skilled Hardware Design Engineers with proven experience to support the design, integration and validation of test system hardware solutions.
• Knowledge of test needs and techniques in support of product life cycle development.
• Experience of Design Proving and performance testing during development.
• Experience of Environmental and EMC testing during qualification.
• Strong document writing skills associated with Test Equipment hardware design needs.
• Experience of managing packages of work is highly desirable.

6 months - initially

Location: Basingtoke

DV clearance required

£650 inside IR35 - Umbrella only

Description:

• Possessing excellent Scripting skills in Powershell and Python, this role will be responsible for taking product configuration design, and packaging it - enabling the re-deployment of one or more software packages in an automated and verifiable way.
• The successful candidate will work as part of a multi skilled agile team, where teamwork is paramount. The role will be challenging and varied, where cross training is expected and challenges shared.
• The successful candidate will have the responsibility of owning the delivery of a work package from design, through prototyping, ensuring the work package meets functional and non-functional requirements. The skills necessary to troubleshoot and problem solve. The candidate will script repeatable unit tests to exercise functionality, which will account for desired and undesired outcomes.
• The candidate will continue to support the work package through user piloting and into production, and will continue to be on hand to provide early life support, as well as creating and maintaining support and design documentation to assist users and support personnel in maintaining the work package throughout its life.
• The candidate will be responsible for the delivery of ongoing change to the work package, in response to evolving user requirements.
• Candidates must an advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows systems administration within an enterprise environment - delivery of configuration change via GPO, Registry, Filesystem, Powershell cmdlets or, WMI, as well as Windows Update and patching mechanisms, including Windows Installer.

Desirable - Experience across technologies such as:

• Experience in the development and delivery of software using Agile Methodologies
• Active Directory, PKI, VMWare virtualisation, Windows Server 2019 and the creation of gold builds, System hardening (GPOs etc.), Nexus configuration repositories,
• PowerShell and Python for Scripting, automation or test creation,
• Configuration and automation using Ansible, Terraform.
• Automated test execution using Robot framework.

This role offers a fantastic chance to contribute to impactful projects in a supportive environment. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

Our client, a major UK retail bank, provides every day banking services to over 17 million retail customers. The banks expertise and services span across Business Services, Corporate banking, Wealth Management, Group Functions, Retail and Investment Banking.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) for a 6 month contract based in London (2 days per week) with remote working available (hybrid).

Purpose of the role:
Join us as a SDET to help define and implement the testing strategy across our products.

What you’ll do:

• Work in customer focused agile squads and collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to define the next iteration of products.
• Work collaboratively across our missions to define and continually improve our testing strategy for new and existing products.
• Develop clean, elegant, and reusable code that is easy to maintain and extend.
• Build scalable automated testing systems that enable us to ship value to customers at pace.
• Support other engineers to test their software and act as a subject matter expert.
• Work with stakeholders across the business to shape the future of quality engineering at and put long term interests of our customers at the heart of key decisions.
• Drive the direction of our testing chapter to ensure it maintains the highest standards of technology and process.

The skills you’ll need:

• Programming skills in Java.
• Hands-on experience with common Back End and Front End test automation frameworks, and integrating these into the continuous deployment pipeline.
• Knowledge of software performance and automated security testing techniques and tooling.
• Awareness of cloud infrastructure and configuration.
• A strong understanding of Behaviour Driven Development (BDD).
• Experience delivering and testing distributed microservices as part of an agile team.

Next steps

This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business

Our client is a leading engineering and project services company who provide bespoke solutions across a number of marine related areas. Due to new projects won, they now require a Senior QA Engineer to work from their busy North East facility. The Role Responsible for assuring that requirements are being in met in projects through the planning, delegation, monitoring and reporting on a programme of Quality Assurance activities. Manage and support the overall governance and accreditation of the Quality Management System in accordance with the ISO 9001 standard. Provide quality related support and advice to all functions within the business. Provide client quality related planning, documentation and feedback. Review and update the company quality management system on a routine basis. Maintain the Lloyds ISO 9001 accreditation of the company quality management system. Plan and execute the internal company audit programme. Plan and execute the external supplier audit programme. Manage the company Issue Management (Non-Conformance) process. Produce progress reports and metrics. The Person Significant experience of quality management in a senior role, ideally with line management experience. Degree or equivalent in a related engineering discipline. Lead Auditor (IRCA Registered) in ISO 9001, 14001, & 45001. Diploma in Quality Management

About The Role
Team UK Application Engineering
Working Pattern - Hybrid 2days per week in the Vitality Bournemouth, London or Stockport Office.Full time, 37.5 hours per week.
We are happy to discuss flexible working!

Top 3 skills needed for this role:

• End-to-end test leadership
• Test strategy & quality influence
• Stakeholder & team leadership

What this role is all about:
At Vitality, our Test Engineers work at the heart of our engineering teams, embedding quality from ideation through to release. As a Principal Test Engineer, youll influence how we test at scale, modernise automation frameworks, and guide teams towards industry-leading standards.
Key Actions

• Lead and implement the end-to-end software test lifecycle across large and complex initiatives, ensuring high-quality outcomes through effective test analysis, estimation, planning, execution, defect management and reporting
• Provide technical leadership as a recognised testing expert, offering guidance, assurance and oversight across selected testing specialisms, including test automation
• Design and maintain robust manual and automated testing approaches that support full system integration, continuous integration pipelines, and minimise technical debt through adherence to automation standards and KPIs
• Produce accurate test estimations and comprehensive test plans for complex, multi-system deliveries, coordinating testing activities and securing appropriate stakeholder sign-off
• Own test execution and defect triage across multiple projects, ensuring timely progress tracking, transparent reporting and clear communication of test outcomes and risks
• Champion and enforce Group testing standards, contributing to the evolution of in-house and third-party testing standards, and ensuring alignment with industry best practice
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and develop testing capability by collaborating across teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and coaching test engineers to strengthen skills, knowledge and future readiness

What do you need to thrive?

• Extensive experience leading the full software test lifecycle across large, complex programmes, including test analysis and design, estimation, planning, execution, defect management and reporting in multi-system environments
• Proven technical expertise in test engineering, with deep knowledge in at least two testing specialisms (one being automation) and hands-on experience designing, maintaining and governing test automation frameworks and CI pipelines
• Strong experience producing accurate test estimates and test plans for large-scale, high-risk deliveries, coordinating multiple dependencies and assuring quality outcomes across teams
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders, architects, developers, product owners and third parties to align testing strategy with business and delivery objectives
• Experience defining, championing and evolving testing standards and governance, with strong awareness of industry best practice and modern test engineering approaches
• A proven track record of coaching and mentoring senior test engineers, building capability within teams, and contributing to knowledge-sharing communities or centres of excellence

So, whats in it for you?

• Bonus Schemes A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance
• A pension of up to 12% We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary
• Our award-winning Vitality health insurance With its own set of rewards and benefits
• Life Assurance Four times annual salary

These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page.
If you are successfulin your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, we will:

• Help you to be the healthiest youve ever been
• Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self
• Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work
• Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths
• Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be
• Give you the space to try, fail and learn
• Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support
• Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits
• Be there for you when you need us
• Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society

About The Company
Were incredibly proud to be recognised for the culture we’ve created recently being named one of Glassdoors Best Places to Work 2026, and in 2024 we were delighted to be awarded Top 10 Places to Work in the Sunday Times Awards.

Weve been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. Vitality pioneered shared-value insurance. We incentivise people to live healthier longer lives they benefit, our business benefits, and society benefits. Were successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people and because we care. Plus, you get to join our 1.7+ million members with access to our unique health insurance and healthy living programme.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Vitality, were committed to diversity and inclusion because its good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Vitality Sustainability
Vitality is a business that drives positive change. We reward people for making and sustaining healthier choices. But healthy people also need a healthy environment. To learn more please visit our Careers page.

Want to join a company is a recognised innovation and technology leader, tackling highly complex challenges across multiple defence and aerospace domains? Join a business who deliver advanced systems and services to customers worldwide and is widely regarded as a trusted, high-performing organisation within its market!

Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance *minimum 5 years UK residency*
Working: Possible Flexible and some remote working potentials.

We are excited to offer, as well as, our competitive package and great career development - a Welcome Bonus of £7.5k!

As a Senior Product Test Engineer you’ll demonstrate a range of professional electronics skills such as debug, working on high reliability electronics products, work to component level and the highest standards to deliver products to our customers.

This role is a blend of electronic test engineering supporting manufacturing production projects.

Experience in an electronics or electronics-manufacturing company testing & fault finding electronic assemblies to component level, fault finding, presenting data and showing expertise in these areas is ideal for the role.

Company Highlights:

• Join a globally recognised technology and defence leader, repeatedly awarded for innovation, patents and engineering excellence across aerospace, defence, space and cyber.
• A organisation trusted by governments worldwide, delivering mission-critical systems and recognised with Gold status by the UK Ministry of Defence for its support of the armed forces community.
• Be part of a business consistently ranked among the top innovators in the aerospace and defence sector, combining cutting-edge technology with long term programme stability, including high-profile contracts with government and allied partners worldwide.
• Explore the chance to work on cutting-edge, nationally significant projects with real-world impact, not theoretical R&D.
• A business, known for a strong culture of innovation, inclusion and long term career development, backed by the scale and stability of a global industry leader.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Test Lifecycle
• Presenting data to teams
• Diagnostics, fault finding, debug and corrective action
• Mentor other staff e.g. diagnostic technicians
• Design for Manufacturing and Design for Test (DFM/DFT) implementation
• Military or high reliability manufacturing electronics
• Challenge status quo, present new ideas
• Work on range of electronic technologies

Even If you feel like you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to reach out and apply.

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Development and Production Test Engineer Electronic / Electrical subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.
Experience specifically required:

• Must have significant experience with measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment.
• Electronic Component level fault finding
• CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable.
• RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage.
• Environmental testing would also be an advantage.
• High Voltage training/awareness.
• SAP Beneficial

The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with either RF / Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills.
Hourly Rate: £36.00ph (Umbrella). Time and a quarter Overtime rate for hours worked over 37 hours
Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)
Development and Production Test Engineer Electronic / Electrical Job Description:
As a Production Test Engineer - Electronics, you will play a vital role in supporting testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards during the production phase of the product lifecycle. You will use your experience to provide technical support to the manufacturing test capability, to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements.

You will be working with a small team of dedicated engineers in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment, carrying out the following:

• Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor, including supporting the introduction of new test equipment.
• Testing and diagnosing complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies and circuit cards down to component level.
• Generating test specifications, operator instructions and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information.
• Promptly identifying remedial and corrective actions to allow Manufacturing to continue in line with the programme, following production test failures.
• Supporting meetings with Quality and Operations to provide status updates on Test Engineering actions and investigations.

Skillset/experience required:

• Essential:

• Minimum HNC level of Engineering qualifications or equivalent.

• Good understanding of digital and analogue electronic measurement and test principles, and fault diagnosis techniques, with demonstrable experience down to component level.

• Awareness of electrical/electronic sub-system and system design, integration and test principles.

• Good verbal and written communication skills, including generation of test specifications, operator instructions and technical report.

• Advantageous:

• Knowledge of RF and Microwave technology at the subsystem level.

• Experience in operating manual and automated test equipment in an Electronics Manufacturing environment.

We’re looking for an experienced QA Engineer with a strong background in the Insurance industry, particularly within claims platforms, to join a high-impact transformation programme. This 6-month assignment. Working within a collaborative agile scrum team, you’ll be instrumental in designing and implementing robust testing strategies across complex insurance systems and APIs. You’ll bring hands-on expertise in building and maintaining scalable automation frameworks at both end-to-end and API levels, ensuring high-quality delivery through risk-based testing and rapid feedback loops. Your work will directly support the evolution of claims platforms, so prior experience in insurance claims systems is essential. You’ll take ownership of test visibility and reporting, providing clear insight into quality and progress while working closely with developers and QA teams to investigate and resolve issues. Alongside automation, you’ll also contribute to targeted manual testing where required, ensuring comprehensive coverage across the delivery lifecycle. Location: Fully Remote – 100% work from home Day rate: £350 per day outside IR35 Duration: Initial 6 months This role suits someone who thrives in fast-paced, delivery-focused environments and understands the nuances of insurance systems, data flows, and customer outcomes. You’ll need to be proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working autonomously while engaging regularly with stakeholders. If you’re passionate about improving quality in insurance technology and want to make a tangible impact on modern claims platforms, this is the role for you