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Test Manager

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Test Manager - Machinery & Automation 

£Competitive + Vehicle + Benefits | 37.5 hrs

We're seeking an experienced Test Manager to lead all testing, commissioning, and quality assurance for advanced electromechanical equipment produced within the manufacturing facility. This role combines technical leadership, operational oversight, and customer‑facing responsibilities. While primarily based in-house, the Test Manager will also support field service operations, ensuring successful site acceptance, customer training, and high‑level troubleshooting when required.

The ideal candidate will drive continuous improvement across testing processes, mentor and develop test engineers, and act as a key technical authority for both internal teams and customers.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Test & Commissioning team
Own FAT/SAT processes and all in‑house test activities
Approve test documentation, results, and release for dispatch
Support field commissioning, complex breakdowns, and customer escalations
Provide expert technical input to Engineering, Production, and Service
Drive continuous improvement in testing, build quality, and procedures

Requirements

Electromechanical qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent)
Strong background in testing, commissioning & troubleshooting complex machinery
Ability to read/interpret engineering drawings & electrical schematics
PLC/HMI experience essential
Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical assembly quality
Proven leadership or mentoring capability

Desirable Experience

Robot control programming
Continuous improvement / quality management
Developing test procedures or commissioning frameworks

What You'll Get

Competitive salary
Company car or van
Phone, laptop & full product training
Employee Benefits Scheme
25 days holiday + bank holidays 

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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