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Commissioning & Test Engineer (Automation/Intralogistics) NO I.T
Posted 1 day ago by Ganymede Solutions
The roleIf you've spent your career making automated systems work, this is the chance to own the finish line.
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Leicester, Leicestershire
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Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronic / Electrical
Posted 1 day ago by Certain Advantage
World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Development and Pro...
- Rate £36 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Not specified
- Location Stevenage, UK
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ServiceNow Test Engineer - MUST HAVE CURRENT ACTIVE MOD SC CLEARANCE - Remote an...
Posted 1 day ago by Octopus Computer Associates
ServiceNow Test Engineer - MUST HAVE CURRENT ACTIVE MOD SC CLEARANCE - Remote and London or Corsham - 3-4 months+/RATE:...
- Rate £350 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Remote and London or Corsham
Test Engineer Contract Rates in Sheffield: Day Rate Quartiles and Demand
Live market telemetry, compensation quartiles, and IR35 compliance benchmarks across the UK contract sector.
Median Daily Rate
£280/day
in line with national baselines
Interquartile Range
£200/day – £400/day
Middle 50% market distribution
Contract Engagement Split
45% Outside IR35
24% Inside IR35 engagements
Market Conditions and Compensation Trajectory
Project procurement across Sheffield corporate accounts continues to generate active requirements for external Test Engineer contractors to accelerate strategic software deliverables. Driven by enterprise delivery demands within the municipality, typical day rates for Test Engineer contractors converge upon a median of £280/day, representing a 0.0% variance relative to national UK baselines. Quartiles run from £200/day to £400/day on 2,809 roles to November 2026. 45% of active roles are structured outside IR35 legislation. Figures summarise advertised pay on this hub to November 2026 and are market statistics, not a personal offer or guaranteed assignment rate.
Daily Rate Quartiles and Market Benchmarks
Day rates come from the Quality Contracts market benchmark dataset of UK contract postings; IR35 outcomes and sector labels come from vacancies matching this hub. Quartiles use priced roles only.
| Metric | Value | What it shows |
|---|---|---|
| Median day rate | £280/day | Mid-market advertised pay for this hub |
| 25th percentile (P25) | £200/day | Lower-quartile priced vacancies |
| 75th percentile (P75) | £400/day | Upper-quartile priced vacancies |
| Outside IR35 share | 45% | Stated limited-company / outside SDS |
| Inside IR35 share | 24% | Stated PAYE / umbrella / inside SDS |
| Undetermined IR35 | 31% | Adverts that omit a published status |
| Leading sector | IT (67%) | Largest hiring cluster in the sample |
| Priced sample | 2,809 roles | Postings with a stated day rate in the benchmark dataset |
| Regional rate band | a regional rate discount versus London | Location pricing context, not an SDS |
Statutory Standards and Frequently Asked Questions
A Test Engineer contract based in Sheffield is still assessed on facts, not postcode. Status paperwork should reflect Sheffield attendance, hybrid days, and substitution. Inside IR35 Test Engineer pay in Sheffield is usually umbrella or PAYE, while an outside SDS lets the Sheffield contractor invoice through a limited company. Advertised Sheffield rates follow a regional rate discount versus London, so city uplifts do not imply an outside finding. Travel between home and a Sheffield office is rarely a substitute right. Check Sheffield on-site expectations for this Test Engineer before you treat the SDS as settled.
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