apetito UK

A Graduate Software QA Engineer/SDET role testing digital products through manual, automated and API testing, using tools such as Playwright and Postman to improve software quality.OverviewWe’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Graduate Software QA Engineer / SDET to join our Quality Assurance team at Apetito. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in software testing both manual and test automation, working across our diverse product stack and contributing to the delivery of high-quality software. You’ll be involved in testing across the entire testing pyramid - from unit and integration tests to end-to-end and exploratory testing—ensuring our applications are robust, performant, and aligned with our test strategy. You will work as part of the wider digital products team and collaborate with stakeholders across the business on a variety of projects, so you'll need to be able to engage audiences from different disciplines in the technical aspect of your work. Presentations to the executive board will also be a regular feature of your graduate program.  Tech Stack You'll Work With📖 Languages & Frameworks: TypeScript, .NET🤖 Automation Tools: Playwright⚙️API Testing: Postman🚀 Version Control & CI/CD: GitHub, GitHub Actions What We OfferStructured onboarding and mentorship from experienced QA professionals.Hands-on experience with modern testing tools and frameworks.Opportunities to contribute to real-world projects from day one.Career development pathways and training resources.Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.Who we areapetito is the UK’s leading food supplier to the health and social care sectors serving more than 1,300 care homes, health care and education settings. Our meals are expertly crafted by our dieticians and chefs, and then frozen to lock in the goodness. Wiltshire Farm Foods, our sister company, is the UK’s largest ready meal supplier cooking and delivering over 330 different delicious frozen ready meals across the UK.ResponsibilitiesLearn and apply software testing techniques acrossapetito’s Digital Products, including websites, mobile apps, desktop applications, backend services, and connected devices.Carry outmanual testingto explore new features, identify issues, and ensure a great user experience.Design and buildautomated testsusing Playwright to validate user journeys and critical business processes.Create and execute API tests using Postman, validating functionality, performance, and security.Ensure all testing activities align with the definedtest and quality strategy, contributing to consistency and continuous improvement.Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate closely with developers, QA engineers, and product owners.Log, investigate and report defects with clear documentation and follow-through to resolution.Continuously learn and apply best practices in test automation and software quality.About youEssential:Hold, or be studying towards, a degree in Computer Science or a related discipline with the expectation to receive a 2:2 or higher (graduating by August 2026).Applied experience of programming in a commercial or project settingBasic programming knowledge in TypeScript and / or C#/.NETUnderstanding of software testing principles and the testing pyramidStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skillsAbility to collaborate with colleagues, including non-technicalPresentation skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to different audiences Desirable:Exposure toPlaywright, Postman, Selenium, Cypress, or similar tools.Familiarity with GitHub and version control workflows.Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and Agile development practices.Undergraduate work placement as part of degree coursePost-graduate experience in an IT settingExperience with writing or maintaining automated tests (academic or personal projects welcome).The graduate scheme is for 2 years. You must hold right to work for at least the full duration of the graduate scheme to be eligible for this role. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the skilled worker route as it does not meet the minimum requirements set out under the UK Immigration Rules. Company BenefitsCompetitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidaysOption to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per yearDiscretionary annual bonus schemePension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salarySubsidised canteenFree parkingFree turkey or voucher at Christmasapetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discountsOur ValuesAs a family-owned business, we take great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of. We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well-being for all our customers. We are driven by a passion for service and dedicated to feeding some of the UK’s most vulnerable people. We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040.We embrace inclusion, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds.Our commitment to making a real difference extends to customers, communities, and staff and we're on a mission to build an inclusive workplace where everyone reaches their full potential.

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A graduate programme progressing from frontline customer service into operational and people leadership, with projects focused on sales growth, efficiency and depot performance.OverviewThis exciting two-year graduate programme offers a fast-paced operational and people leadership career pathway within Wiltshire Farm Foods.Graduates will gain immediate customer-facing experience, completing all frontline roles before progressing into supervisory leadership and a management placement with increasing accountability for people and performance.Alongside hands-on operational experience, graduates will lead General Manager sponsored improvement projects focused on local growth, developing commercial, analytical and project leadership skills.The programme builds capability across team leadership, customer service, sales growth, operational efficiency and cost management. On successful completion, graduates will be ready to progress into an Retail Sales & Operations leadership role and future development opportunities.With Wiltshire Farm Foods depots located across the country, you’ll be based at a depot carefully selected to support your development, match your aspirations and give you the opportunity to make a real impact.You’ll need to be flexible and willing to travel including staying away from home will be part of the program, with all associated expenses covered.Who we areWiltshire Farm Foods, part of the apetito group, is the UK’s largest ready-meal supplier, cooking and delivering over 330 different delicious frozen ready meals across the UK primarily to the elderly, their family members and healthcare professionals. We're dedicated to making a real difference to our customers' lives, by bringing sunshine to their doors through our commitment to provide good old-fashioned service. Our intense pride drives us to continuously innovate and improve, ensuring our products and service exceed our customers' needs. This is all whilst being an ethical and sustainable organisation that believes in doing the right thing.ResponsibilitiesPeople Management– Support, motivate and develop colleagues, building engagement, accountability and a positive team culture.Operational Leadership– Develop the confidence and leadership skills to manage day-to-day operations, make effective decisions and deliver consistently high standards.KPI & Performance Management– Monitor key operational and commercial KPIs, identifying performance gaps and supporting actions to improve and grow your business.Sales & Business Growth– Support local sales activity, customer acquisition and retention initiatives to contribute to local business growth.Customer Service– Champion excellent customer service, understanding customer needs and helping resolve issues quickly and professionally.Stock Management– Support effective stock control, availability, ordering, while maintaining appropriate stockholding levels.Fleet Management– Assist with the efficient management of the vehicle fleet, including utilisation, compliance, availability and operational performance.Cost & Financial Control– Develop an understanding of key cost lines, budgets and operational expenditure, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.Retail & Operational Management– Gain hands-on experience across the operation, developing strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how people, service, sales and costs combine to drive performance.Health, Safety & Compliance– Take responsibility for supporting a safe working environment, ensuring colleagues follow health and safety procedures and promoting a strong safety-first culture.About youWe’re looking for an ambitious, commercially minded graduate who is excited by the opportunity to build a career in operational leadership. You’ll be:Achieving a 2:1 degree or above within the last two years, ideally in a business, management or operations-related discipline.Strong interest in business operations, people management and leadership.Passionate about delivering excellent customer service and creating a positive customer experience.Confident in building strong relationships with a diverse range of people and teams.A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent interpersonal skills.Comfortable presenting ideas and information to different audiences.Confident using Microsoft Office, with strong general IT skills.Comfortable working with data and able to interpret information and performance measures confidently.A creative problem solver who enjoys finding practical solutions to challenges.Naturally inquisitive, with a desire to understand how and why things work.Passionate about continuous improvement and always looking for ways to make things better.Detail-oriented and organised, while maintaining sight of the bigger picture.A collaborative team player who can thrive in a high-performing, fast-paced operational environment.Confident, outgoing and enthusiastic, with the ambition to develop into a future operational leader.Ideally able to demonstrate previous experience in retail, customer service, hospitality or another customer-facing operations environment.In possession of a valid UK driving licence ideally for at least 2 years.Flexible and comfortable with regular travel across the UK as part of the programme.The graduate scheme is for 2 years. You must hold right to work for at least the full duration of the graduate scheme to be eligible for this role. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the skilled worker route as it does not meet the minimum requirements set out under the UK Immigration Rules.Company BenefitsCompetitive salary – accredited Living Wage employer25 days holiday per year, plus bank holidaysOption to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per yearDiscretionary annual bonus schemePension scheme - employer matched contributions up to 4%Life assurance scheme worth at least 1x annual salaryFree turkey or voucher at Christmasapetito perks scheme including salary sacrifice options and retail discountsOur ValuesAs a family-owned business, we take great pride in being a company that makes a real difference and is dedicated to creating outstanding meals to be proud of. We develop a range of products designed to enhance health and well-being for all our customers. We are driven by a passion for service and dedicated to feeding some of the UK’s most vulnerable people. We proudly support British food and farming, focusing on using the best ethical and sustainable produce in alignment with our goal to reach Net Zero by 2040. We embrace inclusion, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds.Our commitment to making a real difference extends to customers, communities, and staff and we're on a mission to build an inclusive workplace where everyone reaches their full potential.

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