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A leading UK electrical retailer is seeking a Test Lead to oversee testing for their D365 transformation programme. Responsibilities include defining the test strategy, integrating automation into CI/CD pipelines, and leading all aspects of testing. The ideal candidate has strong experience in ERP environments, particularly D365, and exceptional leadership skills. This hybrid role is based in Bolton, offering a supportive work culture and various employee benefits.

We're looking for a Test Lead to take ownership of testing across our D365 transformation programme. This role is all about ensuring quality and readiness at every stage of delivery. You'll define and maintain the end to end test strategy, making sure environments, tooling, automation, and governance are in place to support a smooth release cadence. You'll work closely with programme leadership, developers, and vendors to embed testing best practices from design through to deployment. From managing requirements traceability and defect lifecycles to leading integration and non functional testing, you'll be the go to person for all things quality. This is a hands on leadership role where you'll establish automation frameworks, integrate suites into CI/CD pipelines, and enforce secure by design principles. You'll provide real time dashboards and KPIs to give stakeholders confidence in application quality, integration stability, and readiness for progression. Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing Define and maintain the end to end test strategy aligned to programme goals and release cadence Co own test forums and reporting cadence with the Group Test Manager Set and enforce test policies, standards, entry/exit criteria, and definition of done across all phases Drive shift everywhere practices for early risk identification and testability in design Provision and maintain SIT, UAT, and pre production environments with secure, stable configurations Establish and evolve automation frameworks and integrate suites into CI/CD pipelines Lead integration and non functional testing: performance, load, scalability, resilience, and security Maintain a disciplined defect lifecycle and ensure timely triage and resolution Provide dashboards and KPIs for test coverage, defect trends, and readiness A Few Things About You Proven experience defining test strategy across ERP programmes (D365 F&O/WMS) Strong knowledge of automation frameworks, CI/CD, and environment lifecycle management Hands on experience with integration and non functional testing (performance, load, security) Ability to define, present, and track KPIs for test coverage, automation health, and readiness Understanding of SDLC, release management, and Microsoft update cadence within ERP programmes Excellent communication and leadership skills to engage stakeholders and vendors Preferred certifications: ISTQB Advanced Test Manager, Microsoft Certified (D365 SCM, Finance, Azure DevOps Engineer), ITIL Foundation A Bit About Us We're big on appliances and electricals, REALLY big. Washing machines, fridge freezers and TVs? They're our bread and butter. Mobiles, Airwraps and Ring doorbells? Yep, those too. If it plugs in, powers up or makes life easier, AO probably has it. But we're more than that For over 25 years, trust has been at the heart of everything we do, helping us become the UK's most trusted electrical retailer. Our customers rate us 4.9 on Trustpilot from nearly ONE MILLION reviews and more 5 star ratings than any other UK electrical retailer, because they know they can rely on us and it's the exact same for our AOers too. We truly believe it's more than just a job, we genuinely care about each other and our impact on making our customers lives easier, by helping them brilliantly. Everyone here knows how their role makes a difference. Our people are our superpower, so, when it comes to finding new AOers, we know it's about more than just a CV, it's about what makes you, YOU. Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back - you'll be rewarded inside and outside of work. Holidays; 25 days, plus bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 2 years with us!) Pension; Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we'll do the same, giving you a little extra support for the future. Be a VIP at the AO Arena; we have loads of opportunities to win free tickets and pre sale access! Health & wellbeing; discounted gym membership, an onsite spa and our scheme giving you access to virtual GP's, Mental Health support and much more. Discounts; exclusive discounts across our product range. Family leave; Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave. Making a difference; 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice. On site perks; start your day with free on site parking, grabbing a complimentary breakfast and a coffee at our subsidised in house coffee shop! To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page. Job Title: Test Lead - D365 Location: Bolton Hybrid We welcome and celebrate diversity, belonging and inclusion. All applicants are encouraged to share information about gender identity, ethnic background, sexual orientation, disability status and neurodiversity as part of our inclusive recruitment process.

A leading electrical and recycling firm in Telford seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers and oversee all maintenance activities. This role requires an experienced engineer with mechanical or electrical bias, skilled in managing projects and promoting a positive Health & Safety culture. The ideal candidate should have experience in manufacturing environments and be proactive under pressure. Benefits include a pension scheme, health and wellbeing support, and various discounts.

About The Role At AO, we don't just deliver appliances-we deliver awesome. Our people are the heartbeat of everything we do, and we're all about creating a workplace where you can be your best self. Right now, we're on the hunt for FLT Drivers to join our NightsTeam in our new Alsager site. If you've got the skills and the drive, we've got the opportunity to make your nights count. Salary:£13.75 per hour Hours:40.25 per week. Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off (rotational shift pattern) Start/Finish time: 6.00pm- 6.00am What you can expect: Employ manual handling techniques and adhere to a safe work system as per H&S training. Handle Large appliances and manage heavy manual tasks with confidence. Minimise potential damage by following training guidelines for appliance handling. Report accidents, product issues or damage-related issues. Perform general warehouse duties. A Few Things About You: Teamwork is essential for maintaining motivation throughout shifts, so you should be able to work independently wile also collaborating effectively with others . Our Benefits Our Benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to Aoers. From health and wellness to giving back - you'll be rewarded inside and outside of work . Holidays; 24 days Pension; contribute 5% of your annual salary and we do the same, giving you a little extra support for the future Be a VIP at the AO Arena; we have loads of opportunities to win free tickets and pre-sale access! Healthcare Cashback Scheme Health & Wellbeing; Discounted gym membership, and our scheme give you access to virtual GPs, Mental Health support and much more. Discounts; Exclusive discounts across our product range Family leave; Enchance Maternity, paternity and adoption leave. To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits Page.

We're looking for an Engineering Manager to join us at our AO Recycling plant here in Telford. You'll be leading a team of engineers and overseeing all maintenance and engineering activity on-site. AO is known as the destination for electricals, but we're also one of the UK's biggest recyclers of fridges and other Large Domestic Appliances (LDAs). We turn old fridges, washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers into valuable resources. Our recycling plant sets a new standard in recovering metals, plastics, and gases. The whole process is fully automated and done using a series of screens, magnetic separators, and air classifiers. Pretty cool, right? Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing Lead, manage and develop a team of 17 colleagues - making sure they're engaged and always performing to their best Work closely with the Head of Engineering & Innovation to develop and deliver the strategic engineering plan Oversee all maintenance activity including Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), defect rectification and breakdown responses. Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) studies to identify failures and to implement improvements Scoping, planning and organising the delivery of capital engineering projects, making sure we're on track against schedules and budgets Promote a positive Health & Safety culture across the site, and make sure all engineering work is carried out safely Be our subject matter expert if any complex technical issues arise Look after the relationships between third party suppliers and any contractors we may have on site A Few Things About You You're an experienced and qualified engineer, with mechanical or electrical bias, and knowledge across lots of different areas. We'll also need you to have: Experience working within a processing, manufacturing, or similar environment A desire to learn about the machinery and equipment we use here at AO Recycling, and really understand it's purpose Previous experience implementing maintenance strategy and improvement frameworks Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to plan your own workload and those of others (including external suppliers) Comfortable operating in a fast paced environment where new tasks can arise unexpectedly and require immediate attention Proactive and calm under pressure, maintaining accuracy and sound judgement even when dealing with high volumes of work Able to analyse data and draw conclusions Great communication and people skills - making sure everyone is working to their full potential, motivating others, and engaging people across the business A Bit About Us When it comes to appliances and electricals, we've got the lot. Washing machines? Yep. TVs? Check. Laptops? Absolutely. Everything except doorbells (just kidding, we've got those too). We're known for helping our customers brilliantly - and it's no different for AOers. We care about more than what's on your CV, because together we can do extraordinary things. Our Benefits Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back - you'll be rewarded inside and outside of work. Pension; Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we'll do the same, giving you a little extra support for the future. Be a VIP at the AO Arena; we have loads of opportunities to win free tickets and pre-sale access! Health & wellbeing; discounted gym membership and our scheme giving you access to virtual GP's, Mental Health support and much more. Discounts; exclusive discounts across our product range. Family leave; Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave. Making a difference; 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice

We have an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner to come and join our Supply Chain team at AO. In this role, you'll take ownership of a key category within our White Goods division, using your sharp analytical skills and brilliant relationship building to make sure we've always got the right products in the right place at the right time. You'll work hand in hand with teams across AO, as well as our external partners, helping to drive forecasting accuracy and keep our customers smiling with a smooth, reliable, experience. And because developing our people is a big part of who we are, you'll have plenty of opportunities to grow. Whether that's deepening your understanding of Supply Chain principles or strengthening your technical capability through our systems, every day brings a new chance to learn, progress, and push yourself further. Our people are our superpower, and we're unstoppable when we're together! We want your ideas to flow, and what better way to make that happen than being based onsite, 5 days a week, where our culture fuels creativity, collaboration and growth. If a £1 bet in the pub between two friends can become the UKs most trusted electrical retailer, imagine what else can be achieved when we're together! Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing Work closely with the Buyer to collaboratively forecast your category range Attend supplier meetings to agree forecast plans, intake requirements, and discuss performance Manage range changes, ensuring a smooth and well planned transition between outgoing and incoming lines Build and maintain strong working relationships with both internal teams and external partners Support promotional planning to deliver effective and well executed activity Provide weekly performance updates from your category to senior management Maintain accurate data within Relex, our forecasting and replenishment system Consistently work towards key Supply Chain KPIs, including Forecast Accuracy, Availability, and Excess Stock A Few Things About You You'll have experience working within a trade or supply environment Are you highly organised with exceptional attention to detail You're confident using Microsoft Office, with strong skills in Excel and ordering systems Be able to use your initiative to get things done and communicate clearly with others You'll build strong, positive relationships with both stakeholders and suppliers A Bit About Us We're big on appliances and electricals, REALLY big. Washing machines, fridge freezers and TVs? They're our bread and butter. Mobiles, Airwraps and Ring doorbells? Yep, those too. If it plugs in, powers up or makes life easier, AO probably has it. But we're more than that For over 25 years, trust has been at the heart of everything we do, helping us become the UK's most trusted electrical retailer. Our customers rate us 4.9 on Trustpilot from nearly ONE MILLION reviews and more 5-star ratings than any other UK electrical retailer, because they know they can rely on us and it's the exact same for our AOers too. We truly believe it's more than just a job, we genuinely care about each other and our impact on making our customers lives easier, by helping them brilliantly. Everyone here knows how their role makes a difference. Our people are our superpower, so, when it comes to finding new AOers, we know it's about more than just a CV, it's about what makes you, YOU. Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back - you'll be rewarded inside and outside of work. Holidays; 25 days, plus bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 2 years with us!) Pension; Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we'll do the same, giving you a little extra support for the future. Be a VIP at the AO Arena; we have loads of opportunities to win free tickets and pre-sale access! Health & wellbeing; discounted gym membership, an onsite spa and our scheme giving you access to virtual GP's, Mental Health support and much more. Discounts; exclusive discounts across our product range. Family leave; Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave. Making a difference; 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice. On site perks; start your day with free on site parking, grabbing a complimentary breakfast and a coffee at our subsidised Starbucks! To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.

A leading electrical retailer in Bolton is seeking a Demand Planner to join their Supply Chain team. This role involves forecasting and managing product ranges while collaborating with various teams and suppliers. The ideal candidate should have experience in a supply environment and strong analytical skills. Key responsibilities include performance tracking, relationship management, and data maintenance. The company offers 25 days of holiday, pension contributions, and access to health and wellness benefits.

About The Role: This role supports the effective running of shift operations by managing workflow, resolving escalations, and ensuring all processes are completed accurately and on time. The position is responsible for coordinating labour, maintaining high operational standards, and ensuring that team KPIs and quality measures are consistently met. It also plays a crucial role in people management, supporting welfare, performance, and attendance processes across the team. Salary: £35,310.58 per annum Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off Working Hours: 6pm-6am (40.25) Location: AO Logistics, Alpha Building, Weston Road, Crewe, CW1 6BF Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing: Manage daily operational tasks, including task delegation, cage organisation and shift scheduling. Investigate inventory discrepancies, manage operational escalations and oversee processes such as photo audits and model checks. Deliver effective communication through weekly briefings, daily handovers and cross department liaison. Ensure KPIs and quality targets are met. Manage shift ordering and labour planning. Lead people processes including welfare checks, PIPs and evaluations. Promote team culture through reward and recognition. Maintain a safe working environment. A Few Things About You: Have a strong understanding of warehouse and logistics operations. Proven ability to delegate tasks effectively. Experience in people management activities such as welfare meetings, absence management and documentation. Be a confident communicator capable of delivering briefings and handovers. Have good analytical and problem-solving skills. Possess a solid knowledge of Health & Safety practices. Have strong organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities. Our Benefits: 24 days holiday At least 5% pension contribution scheme Healthcare Cashback Scheme Exclusive staff Discount Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages Expression of wish service Make a difference days (x2 fully paid charity days a year) Share-save Scheme To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.