Test Technician - 12 month FTC

Welwyn Garden City, England, United Kingdom

8/12/2025

About Us

We are Ocado Technology and we empower global grocery retailers with cutting-edge cloud, robotics, AI, and IoT. Our Ocado Smart Platform (OSP) powers highly automated Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs), enabling efficient, single-pick online grocery delivery

About The Role

An initial 12 month fixed term contract. The Role of the Test Technician is to execute, monitor, and report on software and hardware tests to aid in further developing the OSP system.

• Reporting to Test Lead.
• You might be required to travel UK
• Primary location of work will be at Ocado dedicated R&D site (Swiftfields Campus) or CFC site based in the UK
• Completion of specific product development testing
• Completion of commissioning activities
• Testing and Prototype Commissioning includes all OSP/OIA components:
• Bin, Grid, Bots, Service areas, Peripherals and User software
• Reporting on results of tests and detail findings/defects to allow development teams to resolve issues
• Working with Technology Project Managers and Engineering Project Managers on specific testing of new components
• Requirement to work out of hours/shift patterns as required to support site and testing programs
• Work towards departmental and project deadlines
• Troubleshoot and problem solve
• Tools or measuring equipment use might be required as an element of hardware testing activity.
  
  

About You

• Background in Engineering or IT
• Flexibility in working hours and shift patterns
• ISTQB foundation
• Analytical skills
  
  

What We Offer

We believe in supporting our people with meaningful, flexible benefits that prioritise well-being and work-life balance. Here’s a snapshot of what you can expect:

• Time to recharge: 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years), plus the option to buy more – and 30 days a year to work from anywhere in the world.
• Health & wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance from your first month, wellbeing support through specialist apps and EAP, plus Income Protection and Life Assurance.
• Family-first policies: 22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (after qualifying period).
• Financial support: Pension with employer matching up to 7%, share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and interest-free loans for train tickets.
• Commuter perks: Cycle to Work Scheme and free shuttle buses to/from Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City stations.
• Exclusive discounts: 15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery (starting in your first month).
  
  

Ocado Group is an equal opportunities employer and as such makes every effort to ensure that all potential employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, age, or disability or union membership status.