QA AnalystLocation: Haydock, UKHours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)Company: Speedy ServicesAbout 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 requirementsTest that software features meet defined acceptance criteriaWrite and maintain automated tests (using Selenium or similar tools)Develop and maintain regression test librariesPerform API testing and support end-to-end quality assuranceProvide estimates during sprint planning as part of an agile teamContinuously improve testing processes and contribute to QA best practicesSupport user experience validation to ensure systems are intuitive and user-friendlyKey Skills and Experience Required:Proven experience in manual software testingHands-on experience with automated testing tools such as SeleniumUnderstanding of agile development methodologiesAPI testing experienceStrong analytical and communication skillsISEB / ISTQB certification (foundation level or higher)Desirable Experience:Microsoft certificationExperience testing ERP systemsMobile application testing experienceFamiliarity with VSTS / TFS (Azure DevOps)Knowledge of ESG principles and ability to support Speedy’s ESG Strategy – Decade to DeliverWhat We Offer:26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)Life assurancePension schemeFree onsite parking and canteen facilities95% discount across the Speedy brandOpportunities for training, development, and career progressionVoluntary health cash planMy Staff Shop – discounts and offers for shopping across many suppliersGreen Commute Initiative – cycle-to-work schemeVita – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support and counselling servicesFlexible and hybrid working options availableIndustry-leading Work Life Balance initiative with reduced core contracted hoursDiversity 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
