738 Software Testing jobs in the United Kingdom

QA Engineering Placement (Audio & MIDI Hardware, Software, Firmware Testing)

Based: High Wycombe
Type: Full-time, 12-month placement
Salary: £25100 pa

Are you about to graduate from university, or are you a current student looking for a one-year internship?

Are you passionate and knowledgeable about music, audio technology and recording?

If you have answered yes to both of the above, we’d love to hear from you!  We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic intern to join our Quality Assurance team for a 12-month placement and help us test the next generations of our industry leading audio interfaces.

You’ll work closely with the rest of the QA Team, and other members of the Engineering Department, including Product and Project Managers, as well as Hardware, Software and Firmware Developers.

Key activities include:

• Supporting our existing users with testing for maintenance updates, as well as ensuring on-going compatibility with third party software and hardware releases
• Performing functional, non-functional, and exploratory testing on new products under development
• Helping to keep our automated test rigs running, responding to any issues with our systems to maximise uptime and test coverage
• Analysing test results and logs, including those from our automated test-runs, reporting any issues/patterns to the appropriate development teams
• Helping to validate that new technologies and product concepts are fit for purpose

An ideal candidate is likely to be:

• Working towards a degree-level qualification in science, engineering, technology, or related discipline
• Interested in quality, and able to appreciate what this means in practice to our users
• A clear communicator, methodical and rigorous, with a logical approach to problem solving
• Familiar with computers, and the use of Command Line Interfaces.  Basic scripting ability and an interest in programming would also be an advantage
• Passionate and knowledgeable about music, audio technology

About the Focusrite Group

Doing a 12-month placement at the Focusrite Group is like becoming one of the family. A rapidly growing, global family. We’re focused on providing opportunities for everyone and anyone to enjoy creating music.

Our placements are very popular, and that’s mainly because you can really get stuck in during your year with us. We don’t ask you to answer the phones and do the photocopying. We want you to help develop our products, market our brands, speak to our customers and make us better. A lot of our previous placement candidates are now full-time employees.

All placements last for 12-months. We pay you £5100 per year ( 7100 for London-based roles), and you get to share some of the same benefits as our permanent employees.

Our brands, Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, Ampify, ADAM Audio, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Linea Research, Sequential, Oberheim, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax come together around a common mission to remove barriers to creativity.

We work hard. We are professional. And we play hard too. We select really, really talented and passionate people. And we absolutely love our work. So if you think you can bring something new to the mix, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please apply for as many of our placements as you wish.

Timetable for applications:

Deadline to apply: 29th November 2025

Interviews: January – February 2026

Offers made by: 27th February 2026

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people to apply regardless of religion, ethnic background, nationality, sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognise the diversity shortcomings of our industry and are committed to driving change. Equally, we recognise the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon neutral future.

QA Engineering Placement (Audio & MIDI Hardware, Software, Firmware Testing)

Based: High Wycombe
Type: Full-time, 12-month placement
Salary: £25100 pa

Are you about to graduate from university, or are you a current student looking for a one-year internship?

Are you passionate and knowledgeable about music, audio technology and recording?

If you have answered yes to both of the above, we’d love to hear from you!  We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic intern to join our Quality Assurance team for a 12-month placement and help us test the next generations of our industry leading audio interfaces.

You’ll work closely with the rest of the QA Team, and other members of the Engineering Department, including Product and Project Managers, as well as Hardware, Software and Firmware Developers.

Key activities include:

• Supporting our existing users with testing for maintenance updates, as well as ensuring on-going compatibility with third party software and hardware releases
• Performing functional, non-functional, and exploratory testing on new products under development
• Helping to keep our automated test rigs running, responding to any issues with our systems to maximise uptime and test coverage
• Analysing test results and logs, including those from our automated test-runs, reporting any issues/patterns to the appropriate development teams
• Helping to validate that new technologies and product concepts are fit for purpose

An ideal candidate is likely to be:

• Working towards a degree-level qualification in science, engineering, technology, or related discipline
• Interested in quality, and able to appreciate what this means in practice to our users
• A clear communicator, methodical and rigorous, with a logical approach to problem solving
• Familiar with computers, and the use of Command Line Interfaces.  Basic scripting ability and an interest in programming would also be an advantage
• Passionate and knowledgeable about music, audio technology

About the Focusrite Group

Doing a 12-month placement at the Focusrite Group is like becoming one of the family. A rapidly growing, global family. We’re focused on providing opportunities for everyone and anyone to enjoy creating music.

Our placements are very popular, and that’s mainly because you can really get stuck in during your year with us. We don’t ask you to answer the phones and do the photocopying. We want you to help develop our products, market our brands, speak to our customers and make us better. A lot of our previous placement candidates are now full-time employees.

All placements last for 12-months. We pay you £5100 per year ( 7100 for London-based roles), and you get to share some of the same benefits as our permanent employees.

Our brands, Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, Ampify, ADAM Audio, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Linea Research, Sequential, Oberheim, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax come together around a common mission to remove barriers to creativity.

We work hard. We are professional. And we play hard too. We select really, really talented and passionate people. And we absolutely love our work. So if you think you can bring something new to the mix, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please apply for as many of our placements as you wish.

Timetable for applications:

Deadline to apply: 29th November 2025

Interviews: January – February 2026

Offers made by: 27th February 2026

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people to apply regardless of religion, ethnic background, nationality, sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognise the diversity shortcomings of our industry and are committed to driving change. Equally, we recognise the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon neutral future.

Quality Specialist - Electronics Sector
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid)
Type: Full-Time
Salary: Dependent on Experience

A well-established provider of technical material solutions is seeking a Quality Specialist to join their team. This hybrid role offers flexibility with some work-from-home options and the opportunity to work on innovative projects across automotive, medical, and lighting sectors.

Role Overview

As a Quality Specialist, you will:

• Conduct quality assessments and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Monitor and improve quality control processes.
• Collaborate across departments to maintain high standards and support staff development.
• Provide feedback and implement improvements to enhance overall performance.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in quality control and compliance.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Familiarity with training software and quality management tools.
• Background in electronics or lighting industries is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Quality Management, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, PPAPs, and IMDS is advantageous.

Job Description:

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for the position of Quality Assurance Operative to join their Packing Centre Based in Chippenham. As a Quality Assurance Operative, you will play a vital role in supporting the quality improvement and "right-first-time" agenda, ensuring products are legally manufactured and compliant with customer specifications. Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will foster a culture of quality and safety awareness throughout the production process to uphold product excellence.

About the Client:

Our client is a leading UK-based food manufacturing company with a strong focus on producing high-quality, fresh food products. With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and the highest food safety standards, they serve major retailers and the foodservice industry across the UK. Their dedication to quality is reflected in their consistent efforts to deliver safe, compliant, and customer-focused products every day.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Maintain elements of the quality system to meet the requirements of company practices, codes of practice, and customer protocols.
• Ensure the accuracy and compliance of all component specifications, product specifications, and the QA and HACCP Manual.
• Conduct checks of products as outlined in the QA manual.
• Review, check, and sign off records.
• Assist with investigating complaints and quality failures, recommending corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Perform in-depth checks of packing materials and finished products when requested by the QA team and produce detailed reports.
• Audit sections of the Quality Management System to ensure compliance, reporting any non-conformances.

Person Specification:

• Ability to demonstrate company values: Respect, Aspire, Courage, One Team & Diversity.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work well within a team.

Qualifications / Experience:

• Previous experience working within Quality Assurance, ideally in food manufacturing.
• Understanding of HACCP.
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification (desirable).

Pay rate / Hours

• Salary: 29,542
• Working Hours: 4 on 4 off, 6am to 6pm

About SourceCo:
Established in September 2018, SourceCo Recruitment has earned a reputation for excellence in recruitment services across the Midlands. We specialize in connecting talented candidates with leading employers in Manufacturing, Logistics, and Commercial sectors. Our streamlined registration process, dedicated candidate management team, and extensive employer network make SourceCo the preferred choice for temporary, contract, and permanent roles.

Ready to seize exciting opportunities? Contact SourceCo today for more information!

INDSCA

Food Microbiologist/ Quality Assurance

Join our expert team at Campden BRI, delivering high-impact consultancy services to clients across the food industry. This role blends technical excellence with client-facing delivery, offering a dynamic mix of research, training, and strategic support.

We're looking for a Food Microbiologist with hands-on experience in food manufacturing, ideally within a Quality Assurance or Hygiene function. This is a dynamic opportunity for someone passionate about food safety and eager to expand their expertise across multiple disciplines.

In this role, you'll embark on a structured learning and development pathway designed to evolve your capabilities into a Safety, Quality, and Hygiene Specialist. You'll play a vital role in supporting our team to deliver and enhance factory hygiene services through both consultancy, technical support and the delivery of training and workshops.

Position

• Conducting assessments and providing guidance on Cleaning Systems
• Evaluating and improving personnel hygiene practices
• Advising on hygienic design of equipment and facilities
• Reviewing and optimizing building and air handling systems for contamination control
• Designing environmental sampling programs
• Validating cleaning and disinfection protocols to ensure regulatory compliance and conformity to commercial standards
• Delivering training sessions to upskill factory teams on hygiene best practices
• Troubleshooting hygiene-related issues and offering actionable solutions

Requirements

• A collaborative environment where your scientific insight drives real-world impact
• Access to cutting-edge knowledge across a number of disciplines
• Opportunities to work across diverse product categories and manufacturing setups
• Mentorship from industry-leading experts in food safety and hygiene
• Career progression into consultancy, auditing, or technical leadership roles

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
• Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
• Subsidised onsite restaurant
• £30,000-£45,000 pa dependent on experience

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Opus People Solutions on behalf of our client in the East Midlands have an exciting opportunity for an Auditor to join their team.

Rate of Pay: 40-45 per hour
Working Arrangements: Hybrid, 2 days a week in the office
Length of Assignment: Minimum 6 months.

Provide a range of services for children. These include early help, safeguarding and support for children in need and children looked after. We need a consistent, rigorous understanding of the quality and effectiveness of the help we provide these vulnerable children.

Auditors will play a key role in evaluating practice, analysing audit findings, identifying areas for improvement, recommending improvement options and reporting to senior leaders. They will also undertake coaching, make presentations and contribute to training events.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake in-depth case audits, working alongside social workers and team managers to evaluate the quality and impact of practice in improving children's lives.
• Obtain and evaluate the views of children, families and professional partners about the quality and impact of practice.
• Undertake extensive thematic case sampling to understand and report on the quality specified elements of practice.
• Go beyond auditing by using the audit process to coach social workers and managers in good practice, helping them build on existing strengths and eliminate weaknesses.
• Train and coach managers in effective auditing.
• Undertake audits of supervision at child level and practitioner level.
• Moderate case audit and case sampling completed by others so we can be confident that evaluations and judgements are are evidence-based with a consistent understanding of what good looks like.
• Analyse and collate audit findings across CFN so they can be reported routinely to senior leaders to inform the full range of practice improvement and workforce development activities.
• Present audit findings and lessons from audit to groups of practitioners, managers and senior leaders as required.

Experience:

• Qualified Social Worker
• Social Work England Registered
• Team Manager Experience
• 3 Years post qualifying experience

If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.

• Review of enquiry/Order documents and preparation of summary QA/QC documentation as part of quotation submission.
• Purchase text checking and amending to Requirements.
• Preparation and maintenance of product specifications and process procedures, including monitoring approval records (Agility System).
• Control of contract quality plans and monitor live QP’s for daily status.
• Control of CAPA’s, ECR’s, Permits and Concessions
• Certification checks and stamped sign off against standards and HT PO text.
• Control of Sub- Contract deliveries monitoring progress, compliance, and due dates.
• Maintenance and control of weld & welder qualifications where appropriate with the welding Engineer.
• Ensuring changes in specifications are reflected in accordance with Engineering Manager’s requirements.
• Monitoring and incorporating changes to QA compliance incorporating relevant design codes (ASME ,IBR, PED, API, Norsok etc.)
• Provide quality support to Sales, Operations, Production Engineering, Manufacturing and Test.
• Participation or leading quality improvement projects.
• Participation in supplier and internal and external QA audit activity.
• Material certification checking against material standards.
• Approval of suppliers ITP’s and procedures.
• Reviewing HT procedures, amending and writing.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience within a QAE role (heavy industry)
• Knowledge of Pressure boundary Design codes (ASME,IBR, PED, API, Norsok etc.)
• Ability to understand and interpret technical drawings.
• Able to Review of Customer Technical specifications to create an IPT? QP for materials/Manufacture and Test.
• Experience in Microsoft word, Excel, EPICOR.
• Experience in procedure writing.
• UK Passport Holder (not dual)
• A Full Driving Licence
• Experience in large Electrical Motors and Submersible Pumps (Rotating equipment).
• Aerospace Specifications Knowledge or MoD/BAE/ Rolls Royce Specification Knowledge.
• Knowledge of GS3001 (RR Supplier Quality Management system requirements).
• PCN/SNT Knowledge (NDT Level III)
• BPSS clearance (security)
• NNPPI clearance (security)
• ISO 19443 Nuclear requirements (knowledge)
• Epicor System Knowledge (Job planning)
• Knowledge of ISO 90001.
• Internal & External Auditing experience

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Flexible working scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave and option to purchase additional holidays
• Contributory pension plan with associated life assurance
• Hybrid working policy for select roles
• Recognition reward schemes
• Healthcare scheme offering cash back on medical services (optician/dental etc.)
• Virtual GP surgery and employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Range of employee discounts (including gyms, high street and online retailers)

Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Leicester (Large New Build Project)
Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

A leading M&E Engineering company, part of a large construction group , is looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team on a major new build project based near Leicester. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and technical excellence across all project activities.

As the Quality Assurance Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems, conducting inspections and audits, and supporting our project delivery teams in achieving outstanding performance across all MEP installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the project team in implementing and maintaining project-specific Quality Management Plans.

• Conduct regular site inspections, quality checks, and internal audits to ensure compliance with the companies and client standards.

• Review and approve inspection and test plans (ITPs), material approvals, and quality documentation.

• Identify, record, and track non-conformances, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions.

• Collaborate closely with design, engineering, and construction teams to resolve quality-related issues.

• Provide quality-focused input during installation, testing, and commissioning phases.

• Assist in preparing handover documentation and quality dossiers for client acceptance.

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence across the project team.

About You

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with:

• Proven experience in quality assurance/control within the building services or MEP sector.

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in large-scale construction projects.

• Excellent knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standards.

• Strong communication and reporting skills.

• Relevant engineering or construction qualifications (HNC/HND or degree-level preferred).

• CSCS card and relevant safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH) desirable.