Level 4 Software Tester Apprenticeship

Established over 30 years ago here at Lifeplus our mission is to be the world leader in holistic wellbeing by helping millions of people to unlock the wellness within them.

We manufacture and distribute high quality nutritional supplements directly to our customers all over the world. We are proud to have a team of enthusiastic customers and colleagues who are all dedicated to creating a legacy of wellbeing.

At Lifeplus we celebrate and embrace diversity and we believe that our success comes from creating a caring and fun community.

**Job Purpose**:
Reporting directly to the Test Manager, during your first 18 months 80% of your time will be hands on in the role and 20% will be allocated to your level 4 apprenticeship studies, this is a blend of onsite in the office and onsite with the training provider this is so you can meet with likeminded people and create a support network.

You’ll have a structured on the job and study programme to work towards and your tutor and line manager will be there to encourage and support you every step of the way.

**Principle Responsibilities include**:

- Use of requirements, user stories or design specs to create and execute automated test scripts.
- Undertake simple tasks in developing new scripts and support senior automation tester in the framework maintenance.
- Run automation test suites in conjunction with senior automation tester.
- Prepare automation test plans, update the document based on feedback and provide support for all the test documentation for test automation.
- Analyze test results (automation test results) and detect potential issues.
- Raise defects found when testing.
- Undertake testing such as Functional testing of software, System testing, Point to Point test of integration testing.
- Help in manual testing (if requested).
- Qualification required at least 5 GCSE’s A* (with 3 A’s for Maths, Science and English)
- Keen interest in Computer coding, Software Testing and IT
- Keen eye for detail
- Inquisitive and not afraid to ask questions
- Hungry to learn new skills and build your knowledge in the testing space
- Previous experience of coding this could be as part of your studies or through self-learning
- Full driver’s license (good to have)

**Hours and Days**:

- Monday to Friday between the hours of 7am-6pm (core hours 10am-4pm). Total of 37.5 hours per week.

**Location**:

- Keppel House,St Neots or Priory Point, Priory Business Park, Bedford

**What we offer you**:

- Rewarding Salary Packages
- Contributory pension scheme of up to 6%
- Opportunity to buy and sell holiday
- Gym membership discounts
- Contributory hospital and health cash plan
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Free monthly Lifeplus nutritional and personal care products
- Life Assurance
- Discounts at leading brands and retailers

**Our apprenticeship partner**:
Firebrand is the leader in Accelerated Learning, and has grown to become a global business - with training centres around the world. Since its inception in 2001 the company has grown at an incredible rate; more than 30,000 students have now gained IT and project management certification through our unique Accelerated Learning methodology.

We are a Microsoft Gold training partner and all our apprenticeship courses have been developed in conjunction with Microsoft, and the courses are regularly monitored by the Government, Microsoft and City & Guilds.vFirebrand is the leader in Accelerated Learning, and has grown to become a global business - with training centers around the world. Since its inception in 2001 the company has grown at an incredible rate; more than 30,000 students have now gained IT and project management certification through our unique Accelerated Learning methodology. We are a Microsoft Gold training partner and all our apprenticeship courses have been developed in conjunction with Microsoft, and the courses are regularly monitored by the Government, Microsoft and City & Guilds.

The responsibilities and attributes listed above is indicative it is not exhaustive and is not designed to limit or inhibit the way we work or how the role develops. This is intended to be a fluid document and indicates how we currently see the role.
- _Please note: The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check._
- _Please advise us in advance if you have any special requirements if you are asked to attend an interview._

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**Salary**: £22,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Relocation assistance
- Store discount
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Saint Neots, PE19 6YH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you have GCSE Maths, English and Science at grade A ?

Work authorisation:

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