Job Description

Kickstart your IT career as a Junior Test Engineer, working in agile teams to help deliver high-quality software. You'll collaborate with developers, testers, and business users to create and execute test plans, track defects, and ensure our products meet the highest standards. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in both manual and automated testing while learning from experienced professionals

Why Join Logistics UK?

Joining us means being part of a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of the logistics industry. You will have the chance to network with key players, develop your expertise, and influence one of the most critical sectors in the UK.


Logistics UK, formerly the Freight Transport Association is one of the biggest business groups in the UK, representing the entire industry with members from the road, rail, sea, and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.


An effective supply chain is vital to Keep Britain Trading, directly impacting over 7 million people employed in making, selling and moving the goods that affect everyone everywhere. With Brexit, technology and other disruptive forces driving changes in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK PLC.

Key Responsibilities

Test Software

: Help check that our custom systems work properly and follow company rules, especially around security.

Follow Test Plans

: Run tests on websites and apps using different browsers and devices, with guidance from experienced team members.

Maintain Test Documentation

: Keep test records and regression packs accurate and up to date to support consistent testing.

Use Tools

: Learn to use Microsoft DevOps to track tasks and bugs, and Git to manage test code.

Work in a Team

: Join a small agile team, attend planning meetings, estimate how long testing will take, and help with releases.

Find and Report Issues

: Help spot problems, share test results, and support fixing issues, sometimes even during out-of-hours releases

Requirements

Adaptable & Tech-Savvy

: Open to new ideas, flexible with changing technologies and processes, and proficient in IT systems.

Problem-Solving

: Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work well under pressure in team environments.

Continuous Learning

: Passionate about growth through e-learning, seminars, and supplier visits.

Time Management

: Reliable in meeting deadlines and managing workload effectively.

Communication

: Clear verbal and written communication, essential for collaboration.

Career Development & Preferred Skills

: Willing to train for ISTQB-BCS certification; familiarity with Agile/Scrum, Microsoft DevOps, Dynamics, OWASP top 10, and trade association environments; degree in computer science or related field preferred.

Benefits

We value our employees and offer a wide range of benefits recognising that no two employees are the same - everyone has different preferences and needs that change over time.


25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays Christmas Working Arrangement for extra days off during the festive period Health Cash Plan for all employees and Private Medical Insurance for managers Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Enhanced Family Leave policy Flexible and remote working arrangements Two paid days off per year for charity or volunteering work Various learning and development opportunities Range of pension schemes Award scheme to recognise outstanding employees * Life Assurance Scheme for peace of mind