QA Analyst

Speedy Hire Plc; Newton le Willows; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hire provider in the UK is seeking an experienced QA Analyst to join their technology team. The role involves ensuring high-quality software delivery through collaboration with developers and business analysts, focusing on both manual and automated testing. Candidates should have a strong background in software testing, agile methodologies, and relevant certifications.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Free onsite parking

95% discount across the Speedy brand

Opportunities for training and development

Voluntary health cash plan

Flexible and hybrid working options

Industry-leading Work Life Balance initiative

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manual software testing.
• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools like Selenium.
• Understanding of agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers to validate software against business requirements.
• Write and maintain automated tests.
• Perform API testing and support end-to-end quality assurance.

Skills

Manual software testing

Automated testing tools

Agile development methodologies

API testing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

ISEB / ISTQB certification

Tools

Selenium

Job description

QA Analyst
Location: Haydock, UK
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Company: Speedy Services

About Speedy:
Speedy is the UK's leading hire provider, offering the widest range of tools, specialist hire equipment, plant, and support services - everything for every job.

As part of our new Velocity strategy, Speedy is undertaking a major digital and people-focused transformation to build a bigger, better, stronger business for the future.

We are looking for an experienced QA Analyst to join our growing technology team in Haydock.If you thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and are passionate about software quality, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role:
As a QA Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring the high-quality delivery of software solutions across the business.You'll work closely with developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders from the early stages of each project to ensure robust quality standards are maintained throughout the development lifecycle.

This position involves both manual and automated testing, with approximately 40% of your time focused on writing and maintaining automated test suites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to validate software against business requirements

• Test that software features meet defined acceptance criteria

• Write and maintain automated tests (using Selenium or similar tools)

• Develop and maintain regression test libraries

• Perform API testing and support end-to-end quality assurance

• Provide estimates during sprint planning as part of an agile team

• Continuously improve testing processes and contribute to QA best practices

• Support user experience validation to ensure systems are intuitive and user-friendly

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in manual software testing

• Hands-on experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium

• Understanding of agile development methodologies

• API testing experience

• Strong analytical and communication skills

• ISEB / ISTQB certification (foundation level or higher)

Desirable Experience:

• Microsoft certification

• Experience testing ERP systems

• Mobile application testing experience

• Familiarity with VSTS / TFS (Azure DevOps)

• Knowledge of ESG principles and ability to support Speedy's ESG Strategy - Decade to Deliver

What We Offer:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

• Life assurance

• Pension scheme

• Free onsite parking and canteen facilities

• 95% discount across the Speedy brand

• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression

• Voluntary health cash plan

• My Staff Shop - discounts and offers for shopping across many suppliers

• Green Commute Initiative - cycle-to-work scheme

• Vita - Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support and counselling services

• Flexible and hybrid working options available

• Industry-leading Work Life Balance initiative with reduced core contracted hours

Diversity and Inclusion:
Speedy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, neurodiversity status, or parental/family circumstances.

Important Information:
Speedy reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
Please note: some roles at Speedy may require a DBS, credit, or security clearance check. Proof of right to work in the UK is required before employment can begin.

For more about our governance and ESG policies, visit:
https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governance