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Test Analyst – Freight & Customs (Entry-Level to Experienced) – England Job Ref No 280 Start Date ASAP Contract Permanent Location Ashford Job Title: Test Analyst – Freight & Customs (Entry-Level to Experienced) Location: Ashford, Middlesex – Hybrid Type: Full-Time Salary: £30,000 to £45,000 depending on experience level About the Role We are seeking a Test Analyst (Manual) with hands-on experience in customs declarations and freight forwarding to join our clients expanding Quality Assurance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone from the fright/ customs sector who is looking to move into IT and grow a career in software quality assurance . While prior experience in QA or testing is a bonus, it’s not required—our client is committed to providing full training for individuals who bring strong domain expertise and a passion for technology and quality. About the Company Our client are a leading provider of customs clearance and logistics software , supporting freight forwarders, customs agents, and logistics companies in efficiently managing import and export processes. What You’ll Do Apply your freight forwarding or customs operations knowledge to manually test real-world logistics software. Collaborate closely with developers, product owners, and other QA team members to ensure high-quality releases. Identify, report, and track software issues with clarity and precision. Build your technical skills and gain hands-on experience with modern QA practices and tools. What We’re Looking For Must-Have Experience: Strong understanding of UK customs procedures and/or freight forwarding workflows . Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Clear verbal and written communication. A proactive mindset and enthusiasm for learning new skills and technologies. Nice-to-Have (But Not Essential): Previous experience in a QA or software testing role. Exposure to Agile or Scrum teams. Basic familiarity with Windows environments and Microsoft Office. ISTQB/ISEB certification or equivalent qualifications. Experience with Azure DevOps, SQL, APIs, CI/CD, virtual test environments, or web-based UI testing. Why Join? Join a friendly, supportive, and collaborative QA team. Receive structured training and mentorship in QA and Agile methodologies. Contribute to solutions that play a critical role in global logistics and trade. 25 days annual leave (rising to 30) plus bank holidays Company pension Group life assurance Have freight forwarding or customs expertise and want to break into tech? We’d love to hear from you—apply now and build a future in software quality assurance. A personalised and efficient recruitment service within the IT Industry#J-18808-Ljbffr