Test Analyst

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking an experienced Test Analyst for a 12-month contract based in Gaydon, Warwickshire. The successful candidate will support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Production Acceptance Testing (PAT) in a complex engineering environment. Applicants should possess over 5 years of manual testing experience, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with stakeholders in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-profile engineering projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a Test Analyst / Manual Testing role.
• Strong background in UAT testing within structured delivery environments.
• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, including non-technical users.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate UAT and PAT activities across manufacturing systems.
• Create and execute manual test scenarios and scripts.
• Log, manage and track defects through to resolution.

Skills

Manual testing and scenario-based testing

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Defect management and reporting

Clear communication and stakeholder engagement

Tools

HP ALM

Jira

Job description

Test Analyst – 12 Month Contract

Gaydon, Warwickshire

Rate: Negotiable (DOE)

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Manual Test Analyst to support the delivery of manufacturing and business systems within a large, complex engineering environment.

You will join a site-based testing team responsible for User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Production Acceptance Testing (PAT) for systems impacting manufacturing execution, quality and reporting. The role sits at the heart of business change, working closely with stakeholders to ensure solutions are fully tested, compliant and ready for deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate UAT and PAT activities across manufacturing systems
• Create and execute manual test scenarios and scripts
• Facilitate governance readiness sessions prior to test phase entry
• Capture test evidence and results using test management tools
• Log, manage and track defects through to resolution
• Engage with business and technical stakeholders throughout testing phases
• Contribute to, or produce, Test Completion Reports

Required Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in a Test Analyst / Manual Testing role
• Strong background in UAT testing within structured delivery environments
• Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, including non-technical users
• Comfortable working within Waterfall or Agile methodologies

Desirable Experience

• Manufacturing or engineering environment exposure
• Knowledge of manufacturing or shop-floor related systems
• Experience with HP ALM and/or Jira

Key Skills

• Manual testing and scenario-based testing
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Defect management and reporting
• Clear communication and stakeholder engagement

If you are an experienced Test Analyst looking for a long-term contract within a high-profile engineering programme, please apply with your latest CV.