Testing and Quality Assurance

Accessibility (Lift Specialist) - 12 Months - Salisbury - SC ClearedContract Length: 12 MONTHSLocation: Salisbury, full-time onsiteIR35: INSIDE IR35Pay Rate to Candidate: £874 per dayA leading Defence Institution is seeking an Accessibility/Lifting Specialist, with proven experience managing lifting operations, including planning and supervising complex lifts.Minimum Requirement:Proven experience managing lifting operations, including planning and supervising complex lifts.In-depth knowledge of lifting legislation, regulations, and safety standards.Strong understanding of contract lift documentation and assurance processes.Familiarity with asset management practices, including CAFM systems.Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.Ability to analyse and review technical documentation.Demonstrable experience in assurance activities (L1, 2 & 3)Complex/Heavy lifting experienceDesirable:Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., Lifting Equipment Engineers Association - LEEA).Training/qualification as Appointed Person (Lifting Operations).Previous experience in Defence or high-security environments.Job spec:Provide a single competent authority accountable for lifting assuranceStandardise lifting governance across sitesEnsure alignment with Safe to Start and regulatory obligationsTrain and develop a designated taff member to AP competency level to enable long-term Internal resilience and continuityProvide professional advice and guidance for lifting.Develop, implement and maintain Lifting Policy, process and related forms and documentation.Prepare, review, and approve lifting plans and associated documentation.Supervise and oversee complex lifts on site when required.Review contract lift safety documentation and lift plans prior to execution.

Test Engineer - 6 Months - Remote - £450pd Inside IR35Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)Duration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideThe role:A leading Government institution is looking for a Test Engineer to support the delivery of a new data services platform and APIs that enable external users to search open datasets.You'll assist in driving quality across deliverables, while helping embed modern, scalable testing practices. This is an initial 6-month contract, Inside IR35, primarily remote.Required Experience & SkillsStrong background in planning and delivering structured testing within complex data or integration-focused projectsExperience defining and implementing end-to-end test processes aligned to Agile delivery teamsAbility to produce detailed, reusable test artefacts including test plans, scenarios, scripts, and supporting documentationProven experience coordinating Integration Testing and End-to-End Testing across multiple components and teamsSkilled in identifying, logging, and managing defects and data quality issues through to resolutionExperience reporting on test progress, metrics, and overall product quality through summaries, dashboards, and reviewsGood understanding of security, performance, and accessibility testing, particularly within public sector or standards-driven environmentsExperience working with data integration and transformation tools such as MuleSoft and Talend (or similar enterprise data tooling)Ability to work closely with QA, product owners, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure requirements are fully testable and quality-ledStrong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to investigate application and test automation issuesExperience mentoring or supporting other team members in testing approaches and best practicesComfortable working in collaborative Agile/SCRUM environments If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.

Accessibility (Lift Specialist) - 12 Months - Salisbury - SC ClearedContract Length: 12 MONTHSLocation: Salisbury, full-time onsiteIR35: INSIDE IR35Pay Rate to Candidate: £874 per dayA leading Defence Institution is seeking an Accessibility/Lifting Specialist, with proven experience managing lifting operations, including planning and supervising complex lifts.Minimum Requirement:Proven experience managing lifting operations, including planning and supervising complex lifts.In-depth knowledge of lifting legislation, regulations, and safety standards.Strong understanding of contract lift documentation and assurance processes.Familiarity with asset management practices, including CAFM systems.Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.Ability to analyse and review technical documentation.Demonstrable experience in assurance activities (L1, 2 & 3)Complex/Heavy lifting experienceDesirable:Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g., Lifting Equipment Engineers Association - LEEA).Training/qualification as Appointed Person (Lifting Operations).Previous experience in Defence or high-security environments.Job spec:Provide a single competent authority accountable for lifting assuranceStandardise lifting governance across sitesEnsure alignment with Safe to Start and regulatory obligationsTrain and develop a designated taff member to AP competency level to enable long-term Internal resilience and continuityProvide professional advice and guidance for lifting.Develop, implement and maintain Lifting Policy, process and related forms and documentation.Prepare, review, and approve lifting plans and associated documentation.Supervise and oversee complex lifts on site when required.Review contract lift safety documentation and lift plans prior to execution.

Test Engineer - 6 Months - Remote - £450pd Inside IR35Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)Duration: 6 monthsLocation: RemoteIR35: InsideThe role:A leading Government institution is looking for a Test Engineer to support the delivery of a new data services platform and APIs that enable external users to search open datasets.You'll assist in driving quality across deliverables, while helping embed modern, scalable testing practices. This is an initial 6-month contract, Inside IR35, primarily remote.Required Experience & SkillsStrong background in planning and delivering structured testing within complex data or integration-focused projectsExperience defining and implementing end-to-end test processes aligned to Agile delivery teamsAbility to produce detailed, reusable test artefacts including test plans, scenarios, scripts, and supporting documentationProven experience coordinating Integration Testing and End-to-End Testing across multiple components and teamsSkilled in identifying, logging, and managing defects and data quality issues through to resolutionExperience reporting on test progress, metrics, and overall product quality through summaries, dashboards, and reviewsGood understanding of security, performance, and accessibility testing, particularly within public sector or standards-driven environmentsExperience working with data integration and transformation tools such as MuleSoft and Talend (or similar enterprise data tooling)Ability to work closely with QA, product owners, developers, and business stakeholders to ensure requirements are fully testable and quality-ledStrong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to investigate application and test automation issuesExperience mentoring or supporting other team members in testing approaches and best practicesComfortable working in collaborative Agile/SCRUM environments If you are available and interested, please apply in the first instance and you will be contacted to discuss the position further.