Test Lead - Wigan

Working within the IT Delivery Team, the Test Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating testing activities across small change and large projects, ensuring solutions meet business, technical and quality requirements.

The Test Lead has line management responsibility for Test Analysts and is accountable for planning, estimating, scheduling and coordinating test activity across functional, integration and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

You will act as the key testing representative within project delivery, working closely with Project Delivery Managers, technical teams, offshore teams, business stakeholders and third parties. You will provide clear and regular updates on test progress, quality, risks, issues and dependencies, escalating where appropriate.

You will coach and support Test Analysts, ensure agreed testing standards and processes are followed, and lead continuous improvement of testing practices across the IT Delivery Team.

Providing exceptional and heartfelt service to both customer and client requires confidence, patience, and empathy. By choosing to be part of our Warehouse team, you will be warmly welcomed into the ArrowXL family.

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 within the local community. We store and deliver large, heavy and bulky items in pristine condition – items that typically need two attentive people to handle. Quite often these items need installing for our customers, which we also do!

So, what are you waiting for? Apply now!

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory DBS check where required for the role.

If you're ready to make a difference in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career. For a confidential chat, reach out to careers@arrowxl.co.uk — or apply today!

Your role will include:

• Lead end-to-end testing across projects and business change initiatives, defining the appropriate test approach and ensuring successful delivery from planning through to release and go-live.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee all phases of testing, including functional, integration, regression and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring risks, dependencies and defects are effectively managed throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage testing resources and priorities across multiple projects, allocating workload, monitoring progress and providing clear updates to stakeholders, Project Delivery Managers and IT leadership teams.
• Remain hands-on when required, supporting test execution, defect management and quality assurance activities whilst working closely with technical teams, business users, offshore teams and third-party partners.
• Drive quality and continuous improvement by championing testing standards, reviewing test artefacts, promoting a risk-based approach and identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, reporting and ways of working.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of Test Analysts, setting clear objectives, managing performance, workload and development plans, whilst fostering a positive, collaborative culture aligned to company values.
• Act as the testing subject matter expert within project and governance meetings, applying sound judgement to delivery decisions, managing competing priorities and supporting wider IT Delivery objectives.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience delivering and coordinating functional, integration, regression and UAT testing, with the ability to plan, estimate and manage testing activities throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, risk-based testing and defect management, with experience using test management tools such as Microsoft Azure DevOps.
• Able to analyse requirements, solution designs and complex business processes, translating them into effective test coverage and quality outcomes.
• Excellent planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and communicate testing progress, risks and issues effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience coaching, supporting or leading other testers, combined with strong analytical, documentation and presentation skills and a commitment to continuous improvement and testing best practice.
• Professional and collaborative approach, with experience working across internal teams, offshore teams and third-party partners whilst maintaining high standards of confidentiality and quality.

Some of the benefits of working with us include:

• Annual Leave Entitlement – 31 days entitlement (including statutory bank holidays) which increases with service!
• Holiday Buy Scheme – Buy up to 5 additional days
• Comprehensive Pension Plan – including ArrowXL company contributions
• Life Insurance – Company funded 2x basic salary life cover from day one
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Long Service Awards – Awarded for every 5 years’ service
• Employee of the Month Incentives – Local winners across the country plus an overall winner chosen by the CEO
• Progression and Development Opportunities – Investment into your career path via our award-winning Training Academy
• Up to 25% Staff Discount at www.very.co.uk
• Retail Discounts – Huge discount savings across retailers and restaurants including Apple, Asda, B&Q, Halfords, Nando’s, TGI Friday’s, Screwfix and many more!
• 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 Halfords, the Arrow XL C2W scheme offers great benefits and discounts

How to Apply

It’s quick and easy to apply online - just have your up-to-date CV ready and follow the step-by-step application process. We’re excited to hear from you!

At ArrowXL, we’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re entrusted to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of background.If you're invited to interview and need any adjustments during the process, please let us know - we’ll do everything we can to make your experience smooth and positive.

We’re a business built on championing strong values. These guide everything we do — from how we deliver to how we help our people:

Ready to apply?

Apply now and take the next step in your driving career with ArrowXL!