Ready to launch your career in software testing?
Whether you're a recent graduate or looking to pivot into tech from another industry, join our IT support arm of one of the UK's leading independent recruitment businesses and start building your future in testing.
Joining our IT Development team as a
Trainee Software Tester
, you will be based full-time in our Pertemps Head Office in
Meriden, Coventry
. In this
office-based, hands-on role
, you'll receive training and mentoring from a Senior Software Tester while building experience with modern testing tools and practices.
You don't need previous professional testing experience, just a foundation of analytical or technical skills and the motivation to learn.
What will the role involve?
* Designing and executing test cases based on user stories and acceptance criteria
* Documenting and reporting bugs, and helping developers troubleshoot issues
* Contributing to functional, regression, and exploratory testing activities
* Supporting software releases by validating features and identifying risks early
* Assisting in reviewing requirements and identifying test scenarios
* Maintaining clear and detailed test documentation
Your skills and experience:
* A degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or a related field
* Experience or knowledge of software testing or QA (including university or placement projects)
* Understanding of testing principles and software development lifecycles
* Strong attention to detail with a structured and analytical approach
* Ability to work collaboratively in Agile or fast-paced delivery environments
* Familiarity with test management or bug-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail)
It's not essential, but any exposure to the following would be a bonus:
* Running manual tests across desktop or web applications
* SQL or basic database validation
* Automation tools such as Selenium or Playwright
* Awareness of performance or non-functional testing
What's in it for you?
* Starting salary £25k (higher considered for transferable experience)
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays rising to 29 days with length of service
* Pension scheme via NEST
* Perkbox membership - 100's of high street and gym membership discounts
* Access to mental health and wellbeing support (24/7 confidential hotline)
* Long service awards
* Employee Benefit Trust & Share Incentive Plans
* Training and development opportunities
Why join Pertemps?
This role is ideal if you've taken your first steps in testing, through study, placements, or side projects and want to grow in a supportive team environment. Your working hours will be Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm (fully office based) and you'll learn directly from a Senior Software Tester, gain project experience, and play a key role in shaping the quality of our in-house CRM system and other business applications.
Ready to launch your career in testing?
Click the
Apply
button and take your first step toward becoming a
Trainee Software Tester
with Pertemps.