Launch Your Tech Career in Software Testing
Are you curious about how things work behind the scenes? Love solving problems and spotting bugs? Want to earn while you learn in a fast-paced digital environment?
If that sounds like you, we’ve got a fantastic opportunity…
Join Us as an Apprentice Software Tester!
This is your chance to dive into the world of software testing, work with experienced professionals, and build the skills you need for a future in tech - all while working towards a Level 4 Qualification in Software Testing.
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What You’ll Be Doing (aka Your Day-to-day)
* Designing and building test cases and scripts with the QA team.
* Running different types of software tests to make sure everything works as it should.
* Recording and interpreting test results to help improve our systems.
* Solving problems and learning how to spot issues before they become bugs.
* Getting hands-on experience with real projects and tools.
* Taking part in training and development to grow your skills and confidence.
What We’re Looking For
* You’re passionate about tech and curious about how software works.
* You’ve got GCSEs (Grade 5 or above) in Computer Science, English, and Maths.
* You’ve got, or predicted to achieve an A level (Grade C or above/or equivalent) in Computer Science or Maths.
* You’re organised, detail-oriented, and love solving problems.
* You’re a great communicator and a team player.
* You’re ready to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
The Perks
* Get paid while you learn.
* Gain real-world experience in a digital team.
* Be part of a supportive environment that values innovation and learning.
Location: Hybrid and onsite (Mansfield, Nottinghamshire)
Start Date: September 2025
Duration: 18-24 months
Qualification: Level 4 Software Tester Apprenticeship
We don’t expect candidates to meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
To find out more about the role, take a look at the job description.
Role location: Hybrid working (on average 2 days working out of our Mansfield office)
Schedule
Application closing date: 3rd August 2025
Sifting date: w/c 4th August 2025
Getting to know you chats: w/c 11th August 2025
Assessment Centre: w/c 18th August 2025
Start date: 15th September 2025
(If you are unavailable on these interview dates, please make us aware and we will look at alternative dates)
Security
Successful candidates must pass basic security checks and will be subject to UK Immigration requirements.
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Our Benefits
* A cutting-edge pension scheme with an impressive employer contribution rate of approximately 8%.
* Experience our values-based recognition scheme that celebrates your contributions.
* Flexibility in working patterns, whether it's full-time, part-time, or compressed hours.
* Embrace flexible working arrangements tailored to your needs.
* Enjoy a generous holiday allowance of 27.5 days annually, plus the flexibility to add 6 extra days to that, alongside 8 public holidays.
* Benefit from a comprehensive parental leave policy with 26 weeks of full pay (subject to eligibility).
* Get support to further your professional qualifications and payment for one annual professional subscription.
* Access a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.
* Unlock exclusive employee discounts
* Ensure your well-being with an annual health check and receive £15 monthly towards well-being activities.
* Enjoy the convenience of on-site free parking, along with complimentary tea, coffee, and soft drinks at our Mansfield office.
Working With Us
We offer different ways to work flexibly, and the following types of flexibility are usually possible: job share, flexible hours, working from home for part of the week and compressed hours. Please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.
With a genuine commitment to flexible working, we believe that work life balance is incredibly important.
Who We Are
Here at the Mining Remediation Authority, we really are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and commitment to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas.
We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping everyone and everything safe from mine water pollution.
We are excited about what our future holds. Our work is helping to develop a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK. By harnessing the energy from mine water heat, we hope to play a key role towards helping the UK to meet net-zero emissions by 2050.
We truly are a supportive organisation where we all live and breathe our values. We are inclusive, trusted and progressive in everything that we do.
Equality, Diversity And Inclusion
As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of our workforce, we provide a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the minimum selection criteria who are disabled or from a minority ethnic community.
We want to recruit you based on your skills and experience, and not the colour of your skin, where you come from, or who you share your life with. What’s important is that you can carry out your role effectively. That’s why, when you submit your application to us, we remove all your personal data before the hiring manager reviews your details. If you are successful and you join us, you can be confident that this is because we trust that you will be successful and can make a difference. By continuing to improve our diversity, we continue to improve our knowledge and innovation and live our values of being trusted, inclusive and progressive.
If you have the skills and experience that we are looking for, but you require an alternative application form or other reasonable adjustments to apply, let us know. You can get in touch by email at Recruitment@MiningRemediation.gov.uk or give us a call on 01623 637000. #J-18808-Ljbffr