Warehouse Automation Test Manager

Our client is currently looking to recruit a Warehouse Automation Test Manager on a permanent basis. Warehouse Automation Test Manager Northamptonshire - Hybrid £60,000 - £70,000+ Are you an experienced testing professional with a background in warehouse automation, engineering or integrated software systems? We're looking for a Warehouse Automation Test Manager to lead testing and validation across automated warehouse projects, ensuring integrated hardware and software solutions meet customer requirements, contractual commitments and performance standards. Duties

• Develop and manage end-to-end test plans for automated warehouse solutions.
• Oversee testing activities, including FAT, UAT, subsystem and performance testing.
• Work closely with customers, suppliers and multidisciplinary engineering and software teams.
• Lead, motivate and develop the Integration Test Engineering team.
• Manage testing issues and non-conformances, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
• Drive continuous improvement across testing processes, tools and procedures.
• Support projects from solution design through to customer handover and performance validation. What are we looking for?
• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant technical discipline.
• Experience in warehouse automation and integrated systems, including mechanical equipment, PLC controls and WMS/WCS software.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
• A proactive, organised and quality-focused approach.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to work at customer sites across the UK during project testing periods. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical function within complex automation projects, lead a specialist team and make a real impact on system performance, customer satisfaction and delivery quality.