Engineering Jobs

Test Equipment Engineer

Manpower • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Salary

£146k – £166k

Posted

10 September 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Manpower is hiring a Test Equipment Engineer in Cheltenham, a engineering role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £146k – £166k. Manpower holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Role Title: Test Equipment Engineer Location: Cheltenham Duration: 12 Months Rate: £80p/h via Umbrella Clearance: BPSS Job Purpose We are seeking a Test Equipment Development Engineer to support the development and delivery of test solutions for Typhoon products. The successful candidate will be responsible for capturing and managing requirements, developing and maintaining technical documentation, supporting technical discussions, and collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to e…

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Employer: Manpower — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £146k – £166k
How this salary compares: about 247% above the £48,000 median across 1,272 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Similar roles nearby: 1 other live engineering role in Cheltenham — browse them
Posted: 10 September 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.