DevOps Apprentice

About Bensons for Beds:

Bensons for Beds is a UK-based retailer specialising in beds, mattresses, and bedroom furniture, helping customers improve their sleep through quality products and expert in-store advice.

About the role:

As a DevOps Apprentice within the Quality Assurance Team, you will support system changes by creating and executing test cases, scripts, and plans, and documenting results. You’ll collaborate with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to resolve defects found during functional and UAT testing, while driving continuous improvement of testing processes and maintaining templates and tools. The role also involves coordinating testing across multiple projects to ensure smooth delivery of high quality solutions. 

Responsibilities:

• User support and training: Assist with user queries and provide guidance on application functionality during Early Life Support, and support 2nd/3rd line teams when needed. Contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions to improve user understanding.
• Documentation & reporting: Create and maintain accurate test documentation, including test cases, scripts, and defect logs.
• Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance testing processes and tools, supporting overall quality improvements.
• Collaboration & project support: Coordinate testing activities across projects, validate solutions through functional and UAT testing, and ensure defects are communicated and resolved. Work closely with cross-functional teams to align testing with business objectives.

Essential skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in test documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of software development and testing processes.
• Effective time management and task prioritisation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.

Additionally the following experience would be beneficial:

• Exposure to test automation tools and frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Basic project coordination skills, including task tracking and progress reporting.
• Awareness of risk, issue, and change management processes.
• Experience in functional testing and user acceptance testing.

Entry requirements:

• A Level in STEM subject, or
• BTEC Diploma in STEM subject, or
• Level 3 IT apprenticeship

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. 

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week.

Why you'll love working at Bensons:

• Everyday perks: From free tea and coffee to everyday support from our Wellbeing Partner, it’s the little things that make a big difference.
• Support when you need it: Our partnership with the Retail Trust gives you access to emotional, financial, and mental health support whenever life gets tough.
• Health & wellbeing, sorted: Enjoy access to a healthcare cash plan, plus wellbeing support from the Retail Trust. Some roles even include private medical cover with BUPA.
• Plan for the future: We offer solid pension contributions and salary sacrifice options, so you can build a brighter tomorrow.
• Life happens – we've got you: From income protection to life assurance, we’re here to support you and your family when it matters most.
• Cycle in style: Grab a new bike through our Cycle2Work scheme and commute the fun way!
• Save on big brands: Get exclusive discounts at Bensons for Beds, Dulux Trade, and loads of top retailers through Retail Trust.
• Celebrate loyalty: We love long service – and we reward it too.
• Plenty of time off: Enjoy generous holiday entitlement that grows with you. Management? You'll start with up to 36 days!

Future prospects:

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

About QA:

Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed.

Interested? Apply now!

Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.