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Recruit Mint Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
08/07/2026
Full time
Software Test Engineer Make sure complex, mission-critical technology performs exactly as it should, and help the engineers coming up behind you do the same. This is a Software Test Engineer role for an experienced engineer ready to work with real autonomy. As a Software Test Engineer you will play a key part in proving that the products built by an established manufacturer of mission-critical equipment for the aviation and defence sectors perform exactly as they should. Working with a good degree of autonomy, you will support integration and testing, develop and execute test plans and write up detailed results, alongside detailed software design and development for the products and their manufacturing test systems. You will also share your experience, providing informal guidance to junior engineers and bringing new team members up to speed. This is a role for someone who already knows their craft and wants to apply it to genuinely complex, high-stakes technology. Job Responsibilities Supporting the Test and Acceptance team with integration and testing of company products Developing and executing test plans, and producing clear, detailed test reports Carrying out detailed software design and development for products and their manufacturing test systems Writing, unit testing and debugging software code Taking part in software design and code reviews Producing technical documentation across the full product development lifecycle Applying your knowledge to project requirements with a moderate level of guidance Providing informal guidance to junior engineers and training new team members Anticipating potential problems and planning your work to meet project objectives Supporting the wider department and its activities Skills and Experience To succeed as a Software Test Engineer you will need: Proven experience in a software or test engineering role, ideally including hands-on software design and development A first or 2:1 degree, or equivalent, in a relevant technical subject Experience of C, C# or C++ programming and of the full product development lifecycle Some knowledge of communications systems equipment specification, design or test Some understanding of communications modulation techniques Practical experience of some of the following: embedded software, development in Windows or Linux, network technologies, and Python, HTML, JavaScript, ASP.NET, SQL or SNMP Excellent interpersonal skills, communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders Pay and Benefits As a Software Test Engineer you will receive: A salary of up to £50,000 37.5-hour working week with flexitime and core hours between 09:30-15:00 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Enhanced pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution Private healthcare Life assurance Buy and sell holiday scheme Liberty Days allowing annual leave requests on the day Long service and retirement awards Subsidised staff canteen Cycle to work scheme Flu vaccinations Continuous training and learning opportunities Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support Free on-site parking Ready to apply? Roles that combine complex, meaningful engineering with real autonomy do not come along often. This is a chance to apply your experience to technology that has to work every time, and to help shape the engineers coming up behind you. If you are an experienced Software Test Engineer looking for work that genuinely matters, this is one to act on. Apply now.
Recruit Mint Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
08/07/2026
Full time
Junior Software Test Engineer Start your engineering career making sure mission-critical technology works exactly as it should, before it ever reaches the field. This is a Junior Software Test Engineer role for a strong graduate ready to learn from experienced engineers. As a Junior Software Test Engineer you will help prove that the products built by an established manufacturer of mission-critical equipment for the aviation and defence sectors perform exactly as they should. Working under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will support integration and testing, help develop and run test plans, and write up the results, while also getting hands-on with the software design and development behind the products and their manufacturing test systems. Full guidance and support come as standard, so you do not need years of experience, just a strong technical foundation and the drive to learn. This is a genuine chance to build your career in a business where the quality of your work really matters. Job Responsibilities Supporting the Test and Acceptance team with integration and testing of company products Helping to develop and execute test plans, and writing up clear test reports Carrying out software design and development, with guidance, for products and their manufacturing test systems Writing, unit testing and debugging software code Taking part in software code reviews and acting on feedback Producing technical documentation to record how products are built and tested Applying your knowledge to project requirements with regular guidance from senior engineers Putting forward your own ideas as your experience grows Supporting the wider department and its day-to-day activities Skills and Experience To succeed as a Junior Software Test Engineer you will need: A first or 2:1 degree, or equivalent, in a relevant technical subject Good A Level results in science subjects, with proven competence in maths Some experience of C, C# or C++ programming An appreciation of some of the following: embedded software, development in Windows or Linux, basic network technologies, and Python, HTML, JavaScript, ASP.NET, SQL or SNMP A logical approach to problem solving, weighing up the merits of different solutions Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with the team A self-motivated, hands-on and customer-focused attitude The ability to obtain and maintain UK Government security clearance No prior work experience is needed, as full guidance and training are provided Pay and Benefits A salary of up to £30,000 37.5-hour working week with flexitime and core hours between 09:30-15:00 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Enhanced pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution Private healthcare Life assurance Buy and sell holiday scheme Liberty Days allowing annual leave requests on the day Long service and retirement awards Subsidised staff canteen Cycle to work scheme Flu vaccinations Continuous training and learning opportunities Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support Free on-site parking Ready to apply? This is the kind of role that sets a career up properly, real engineering, real responsibility, and experienced people around you to learn from. If you are a strong technical graduate ready to start out as a Junior Software Test Engineer in a business where quality genuinely matters, this is one to act on. Apply now.
Recruit Mint Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
01/07/2026
Full time
Fire & Security Engineer A varied workload, a patch that keeps you close to home most days, and overtime and commission on top of a solid salary. This is a Fire & Security Engineer role with a growing company that genuinely looks after its engineers. As a Fire & Security Engineer you will service, maintain and fault-find fire alarm and security systems across a range of client sites, keeping them compliant and fully operational. Alongside the day-to-day service work, you will take on remedial works, system upgrades and small works installations, from extending existing systems through to fitting smaller standalone ones, so no two weeks look quite the same. Most of the work is in and around Peterborough and the surrounding counties, with the occasional national site, so you stay close to home most of the time. Joining a growing company, you will be a key part of a tight-knit service team, trusted to do the job properly and look after the client while you are there. Job Responsibilities Servicing, maintaining and fault-finding fire alarm and security systems across a range of client sites Carrying out remedial works, system upgrades, additions and minor modifications as needed Undertaking small works installations, including extensions to existing systems and smaller standalone fire and security systems Making sure every system you service, repair or install meets regulatory and company standards Keeping accurate service records, including test results, certificates, as-fitted drawings and system documentation Working closely with the service team and fellow engineers to deliver timely, effective support Providing technical support and clear advice to clients, with a high standard of customer service Responding to call-outs on a one-in-five-week standby rota Skills and Experience To succeed as a Fire & Security Engineer you will need: A minimum of four years' proven experience servicing and maintaining fire and security systems Strong technical knowledge of industry-leading fire alarm and security systems Excellent problem-solving skills and a sharp eye for detail Clear communication skills and a genuine focus on customer service A strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team An eagerness to learn, with the adaptability to handle varied work across different sites A full UK driving licence Pay and Benefits A salary of up to £40,000 Overtime paid at time and a half for on-site work beyond 4.30pm A call-out rota of just one week in five, with £135 per week standby pay and door-to-door paid at time and a half on call-out Travel time paid beyond the first 30 minutes each way, at the standard rate A commission incentive scheme A company van for business use 20 days' annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and a day off for your birthday All power tools and testing equipment provided, with engineers supplying their own hand tools Uniform provided Quarterly team socials Training, development and genuine career progression within a growing company Ready to apply? Good fire and security engineers are in high demand, and the best ones want more than just a wage. This role offers variety, a local patch, strong earnings through overtime and commission, and a growing company that backs its engineers and helps them progress. If you are an experienced Fire & Security Engineer who takes pride in doing the job right, this is one worth a conversation. Apply now. JBRP1_UKTJ