Graduate Tester

Howdens has an exciting new opportunity for a Graduate Tester to join us. This role is an entry level position designed for recent graduates from Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related disciplines, who are interested in building a career in testing enterprise and digital business platforms.

The primary purpose of the role is to support the development of core testing skills across enterprise and digital business systems, as well as the wider ecosystem of integrated systems. This includes building capability in functional, automation, and performance testing.

Through structured training, mentoring, and real-world exposure, the successful candidate will develop skills in functional, automation, and performance testing. They will build confidence working with other test team members and wider IS teams. The role plays an important part in helping to ensure that developments released into Production are stable, aligned to business and trading requirements, and free from defects.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the testing of business systems and digital platforms
• Creating and executing test scenarios to validate new functionality
• Running regression tests to ensure changes don’t impact existing systems
• Logging and tracking defects, and re-testing fixes
• Helping to maintain test scripts, tools, and documentation
• Working closely with developers, testers, and wider IT teams
• Gaining exposure to functional, automation, and performance testing             

Am I eligible for this Graduate Tester

• Hold a degree (or expected) in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• A genuine interest in how systems support business operations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Clear communication and teamwork skills
• Eagerness to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment
• Ideally some exposure to testing through university, placements, or projects – this is not essential
• Basic understanding of software testing or data systems – this is not essential
• Preferably exposure to using Excel or analytical tools
• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• The role is based onsite 4 days per week with 1 working from home.
• Based from our office in Raunds, Northamptonshire or our site in Howden, East ridings of Yorkshire, you must live within 60 minutes of us.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and annual company bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days
• Staff Discount
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional Reward and Recognition events

About Howdens

Howdens Joinery is the UK’s number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe – making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a fast paced and commercial environment, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Best Big Companies to Work For.

How to apply

We’re building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we’re keen to hear from you.

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you

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