Overview
Electrical Project Engineer - Automation
Location: Leicestershire
Rate: £400 per day (Outside IR35). Overtime: £450 per day (Weekends & Nights). Contract: 6 - 12 months (Mon-Fri, 07:00-17:00). Start: Immediate. ECS Card Required.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and track defects using Jira and TestRail
* Maintain defect logs, dashboards, and reporting tools
* Own and update test documentation and scripts
* Liaise with engineering and integration teams to clarify and resolve issues
* Produce project status reports and progress updates
* Attend site occasionally to verify defect fixes and gather updates
Requirements
* Background in automation or material handling systems (e.g. conveyors, cranes, shuttles, PLC/WCS/WMS/TMS environments)
* Experience in commissioning, system integration, testing, or project engineering
* Strong documentation, reporting, and coordination skills
* Familiarity with Jira, TestRail, and defect management workflows
* ECS or CSCS card for site access
* Strong communication and attention to detail
* Proficient in Excel and reporting tools
Benefits
* Immediate start
* Competitive outside IR35 day rate
* Overtime opportunities
* 6-12 month contract with strong potential for extension
I am looking to speak with experienced Electrical Project Engineers, Automation Commissioning Engineers, or Integration Engineers who enjoy structured project support and documentation-driven roles.
Contact
Fred O\'Reilly - ATA Recruitment
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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
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