Senior Test Lead – Warehouse Automation

Bright Purple Resourcing Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,118,000 - 1,788,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Purple Resourcing Ltd is seeking two experienced Test Leads to own testing across a major warehouse automation programme in the UK. You will lead a small, growing test team, define the testing approach, and ensure structured delivery in live environments.

The role requires proven Test Lead experience in operational QA, with hands-on testing of complex systems. Prior exposure to warehouse/automation projects is highly desirable. This is a 6-month contract outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Test Lead, guiding testing teams.
• Strong operational QA testing background, ideally in warehouse or logistics environments.
• Hands-on testing of complex systems in live settings.
• Experience leading testing on large-scale operational or automation programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the test team, setting the approach and ensuring testing is planned, structured and delivered.
• Test complex systems and business processes in a live operational setting, taking ownership from start to finish.
• Provide programme confidence in quality at every stage.
• Coach and develop less experienced testers.

Skills

Test lead

QA standards

Live ops testing

Team leadership

Delivery focus

Tools

Exotec Skypod

Job description

Bright Purple Resourcing Ltd is seeking two experienced Test Leads to own testing across a major warehouse automation programme in the UK. You will lead a small, growing test team, define the testing approach, and ensure structured delivery in live environments.

The role requires proven Test Lead experience in operational QA, with hands-on testing of complex systems. Prior exposure to warehouse/automation projects is highly desirable. This is a 6-month contract outside IR35.