Job Description

Graduate Test Engineer

Location:

Dartford, Kent

Start Date:

August - September 2025



Are you looking for your first step into the industry with an international company that values wellbeing, creative freedom and growth culture? Well here at Helvar we are expanding, and this is an opportunity to make that first step as a

Graduate Test Engineer

with a company that is at the forefront of lighting controls technology innovation.



Here at Helvar we value our employees, you define our culture and shape our future. We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate, who is willing to learn and develop within an environment that focuses on your wellbeing and your growth. We are one big family, one Helvar, we work as a team and have fun while we work, and we'd love you to apply today!

Making an Impact

Our SMART lighting control solutions have a real focus on being

sustainable, saving energy

and increasing the

well-being

of people. Inside our Agile R&D organization, we are developing new IoT solutions with products ranging from our own hardware and embedded software products and sensors to mobile applications, developer APIs, and cloud services.



We are now looking for our 2025 intake of Graduate Test Engineer to learn and support our R&D teams at our Dartford Office. You will spend the initial 12 months as a graduate, where you will be mainly exposed to different areas of our Software R&D product development lifecycle, and possibly in the future working with the following development teams: Embedded, Software, Cloud, and System Testing.



Over the past two years we have had fantastic graduates join us and move into full time roles making a big impact in our Embedded, Software and Testing teams. The teams they have joined has been determined by a combination of their interest and the business needs.

Main purpose of the role

Try out testing role while helping evolve our SMART building Solution, learn more about quality assurance principles, methods, and tools by creating and executing end-to-end testing activities, as part of intelligent lighting control applications development.

Some of the things you may do on the program:

Learning the functionality of Helvar products by focusing on designing tests including functional & non-functional, progression & regression, manual and automated tests on different levels of test pyramid Execution of test cases by following the existing test plans Contributing to maintenance of test plans, test cases, and test scripts Contributing to test environments creation, configuration and maintenance Investigating problems in lighting components and systems, collaborating with engineering teams, developers and testers, for quick resolutions Documenting test results, collecting logs, and preparing test reports for key stakeholders

Some skills we'd love you to have:

Studying or possessing Engineering degree in Software Development / Computer Science or Electronics Foundational knowledge in testing: principles of designing, prioritising tests and executing test activities and understanding their purpose Knowledge of testing frameworks such as Robot Framework, Pytest or Cypress An understanding of CI (continuous integration) tools and development lifecycle Understanding of version control systems such as Git, Bitbucket Understanding of the Agile software development methodologies to apply them in projects Strong teamwork skills are essential, as this role requires frequent interaction with individuals across various roles in the team The ability to recognize when to seek guidance and direction from others is crucial Strong problem-solving skills Excellent organisational and time management skills Accuracy and attention to detail

If you are interested in the following below it's a bonus:

Programming languages, such as Java, Python Scripting languages e.g. Bash Understanding basic network concepts such as OSI model BLE (Bluetooth low energy) Linux based Operating systems

Why join our Graduate Program

A culture centred around trust, meaning you'll get autonomy over your work Working on projects that have a real impact on our product creation activities Working in international teams (UK and Finland) A trip to Finland to meet with the team in Espoo You'll be assigned a buddy from one our 2023/24 intake of graduates A friendly and supportive group of people who work in a relaxed but autonomous environment Annual personal development plans with your line leader that focus on your growth We have a knowledge-sharing and idea forum for all employees to share their thoughts regarding work, the office, social events etc. Monthly social events organized by our fun squads such as breakfast, badminton, football, go-karting, drinks, and lunches (we love pizza here!) Relaxed Dress code Working Hours - 09:00 - 17:00 or 08:00 - 16:00 Expected office attendance is 3 days a week and 2 days remote

Who are Helvar?

Helvar is an international lighting technologies company specialising in intelligent and energy-saving lighting solutions. Intelligent lighting is essential to the well-being of employees and customers, and it helps to achieve sustainability targets. Helvar lighting control solutions and luminaire components help to create smart environments built for the future, using information and working seamlessly with other systems. With projects spanning from hospitals, schools, and workplaces to cruise ships and Istanbul's 3rd new airport (the largest in Europe), Helvar designs open and flexible solutions for lighting across a range of applications. With 102 years of expertise, Helvar serves its customers locally with offices in Finland, UK, and Sweden and via their global network of partners in over 50 countries.

How to Apply and What to do next!

At Helvar we truly value our employees, you define our culture and shape our future. We all spend so much time at work that it's important we also spend time learning and having fun, and if that's you, we'd love you to apply today!



If you'd like to consider joining Helvar, then please

APPLY BELOW

with your CV & Cover letter as soon as possible. There are also a couple of application questions asking which development teams you would be most interested in, please specify this in your application.



Once you've applied, you'll be contacted by one of our team. If you do have any questions and would like to consider being a part of the Helvar family, feel free to also get in touch with our Talent Acquisition Partner, Ben Fryer on LinkedIn.



In the meantime, please give us a follow on Instagram:

@lifeathelvar

The Helvar Promise to You!

At Helvar, we're determined to improve the well-being of people in every space - including our own employees. We promise you conditions that foster your personal growth and help you achieve your full potential. As a tight-knit company with a family ethos, we're proud to see that Helvarians care deeply about our customers, our partners, our planet, and each other. Our drive to create a better working environment is part of what we call Brighter Spaces.

We trust your vision

! "Over the last 100 years, we've become experts at innovation. It's part of our culture. Together we evolve and adapt our solutions to create perfect conditions."

We invest in you!

"As we spend 1/3 of our life at work, it's important to have fun! We work in a friendly, easy-going atmosphere, and we're focused on improving your well-being. We celebrate a learning culture and promote Bright Ideas."

You have the freedom to impact!

"People shape our success. This allows us to be true leaders. With your ideas, we're focused on achieving a brighter, sustainable future for generations to come."