Test Analyst

ArrowXL

Test Analyst

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ArrowXL, Lamberhead Green, Wigan

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a59a5f3cd06e4449a57ef4066ae7882e

Full Job Description

As a Junior Test Analyst you will be working closely with the Test Manager and Test Analysts. You will be required to liaise with Project Managers, technical team, offshore and third parties to ensure any changes meet solution and user requirements.

The role will require you to work independently and within a project team and to report progress at regular intervals to Test Manager or Lead Tester., Your role will include:

Role Specific:

  • Reviewing requirements and solution documentation.

  • Creating test scenarios using a risk-based approach.

  • Creating Test Scripts and Test Data.

  • Executing test scenarios using Microsoft Azure DevOps and MS Excel.

  • Identifying and raising defects using Microsoft Azure DevOps Retesting of defects.

  • Liaising with project team, technical team, off shore team and 3rd parties.

  • Working with test team to continually improve processes.

  • Testing of ArrowXL Operational systems and integration middleware technologies.


  • People Supervision:
  • Responsible for ensuring the quality of the work.

  • Setting clear examples of positive behaviour which is in keeping with our values.

  • Seek advice from your manager and execute such advice, concerning any improvements that need to be made to service delivery / day to day operational requirements.

  • Seek advice from your manager at the right time in cases of conflict amongst the team.

  • Pro-actively manage any poor conduct and / or behaviour in keeping with AXL policy and procedure.

  • Pro-actively manage attendance in keeping with AXL policy and procedure.

  • Engage and build open and honest professional and positive relationships with team members, fellow colleagues, peers and cross functional stakeholders.


  • General:
  • Exercises professional knowledge on specific fields, seeking advice from your manager where required.

  • Uses established procedures to solve problems, using own judgement and expertise.

  • Effectively manages time so that deadlines are met both individually and as a team.

  • Act upon any feedback from your line manager concerning individual and / or team performance.

  • Be responsible for and undertake continual learning and development both informally and formally, ensuring a clear understanding of the business and cross functional priorities.

    Ability to multi-task and learn new processes and in a fast paced environment.

  • Good documentation and presentation skills.

  • Ability to assimilate complex concepts and break down into tasks.

  • Enthusiasm for testing with an interest in self development.

  • Basic knowledge of IT or programming terminology and a curiosity with how things work.

  • Knowledge of logistics industry.

  • Experience in using ArrowXL Operational systems.

  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, medium sized transport environment.

  • Ability to work as a team and with moderate supervision.

  • Strong communication skills.

  • Strong time management skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities.

  • Strong eye for detail.

  • Able to act at all times in a professional manner to the benefit of the company and maintain confidentiality at all times.


  • Desired:
  • Understanding or experience of Software testing methodology.

  • Understanding or experience of Agile principles.

  • Understanding or experience of Azure API services.

    ArrowXL is hiring! As the UK's leading provider of Two-Person Home Delivery, we continuously strive to make the world of delivery a better place. Our aim is to build a welcoming and friendly business that supports the local community. We store and deliver large, heavy and bulky items in pristine condition - the kind of items that typically need two attentive people to handle. Quite often these items need installing for our customers, which we also do!


  • The ArrowXL culture thrives on six core values:

    Innovative I Safe I Respectful I Excellent I Responsible I One Team

    Please be aware that all roles at ArrowXL are subject to a mandatory criminal record DBS check.

    Working within the IT Governance and Testing Team to carry out functional, integration and UAT test scripting and execution activities for both small change and large projects.

    In addition to a competitive salary, you'll receive many excellent additional benefits including:
  • Hybrid Working Options - opportunity to work from both the office and from the comfort of your own home

  • Annual Leave - 34 days entitlement (including statutory bank holidays) which increases with service

  • Holiday Buy Scheme - Buy up to 5 additional days

  • Enhanced Pension Plan options - Company enhanced contributions of up to a 6% match

  • Private Medical Insurance - via AXA

  • Life Insurance - Company funded 2x basic salary life cover from day one

  • Medicash - An easy-to-use health insurance package that provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills

  • Employee Assistance Programme - Free 24/7 confidential wellbeing support

  • Progression and Development Opportunities - Department specific technical training and Internal Management Development Academies

  • Staff Discount at www.very.co.uk (25% discount on designer branded clothing, footwear and home accessories with 15% off furniture, leisure and electrical items)

  • Discounted Gym Membership - Up to 25% discount across 3700 nationally located gyms, health clubs, leisure Centres, bootcamps and fitness studios

  • Cycle to work scheme - In partnership with Evans cycles the ArrowXL C2W scheme offers great benefits and discounts

  • Long service awards - We go out of our way to recognise and reward our colleague commitment with our long service awards programme

  • Employee of the month - Winners receive £25 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition

  • CEO Award of the month - Winners receive £100 voucher, certificate and Hall of fame recognition

  • Departmental Incentives - Year-round departmental competitions, seasonal incentives and fantastic gifts

  • Retail Discounts - Huge discount savings in supermarkets (Asda, Tesco, Morrison's and Sainsburys), Fashion discounts with (Adidas, Asos, H&M, Boohoo, JD and Matalan) and Technology discounts with (Apple, Argos, Currys/PC World and John Lewis), plus many more savings, Salary Competitive annual salary based on skills and experience, plus excellent benefits