Quality Practitioner L4 apprenticeship

ALFRED H. KNIGHT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Prescot, L34 1PJ

Closes in 4 days (Friday 27 September)

Posted on 12 August 2024

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Summary

Our 14-month Level 4 Quality Practitioner Apprenticeship is tailored to unleash your potential and foster expertise in the realm of quality assurance. Guidance from seasoned professionals, you'll gain hands-on experience in the latest quality methodologies, data analysis, continuous improvement techniques, and much much more!

Annual wage
£22,000 a year

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Regular salary reviews building to the appropriate salary by the end of Apprenticeship, subject to required performance

Training course
Quality practitioner (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Assist in the maintenance of ISO 17025 and 9001 accreditations as required at each AHK laboratory
  • Assist in the maintenance of the approved Group Quality, Round Robin and Proficiency exercise schedule, inc: preparation and distribution of samples and instructions, preparation and distribution of submission sheets, collection and collating results
  • Assist with the control and administration of internal Quality Control materials in use across the group laboratory network. Including stock maintenance, supply, appropriate use and the production of replacement stocks for continued compliance
  • Maintenance of equipment, calibration and other quality records
  • Assist the Group Quality function in the control of a standardised AHK QMS, relevant publications, quality manual and all supporting documentation
  • Assisting in the continued validation and verification of in use and new methods in accordance with company procedures/policies
  • Attending regular quality focused meetings and keeping all relevant personnel informed of meeting discussion points and actions
  • Administrative support to the Group Quality Function
  • Undertaking other duties of an appropriate nature in consultation with the Group Quality Coordinator

Where you’ll work

Alfred H Knight Group Headquarters (Uk)

Kings Business Park

Kings Drive

Prescot

L34 1PJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CQM TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY LIMITED

Your training course

Quality practitioner (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents
  • Identify, interpret and apply relevant legal, governmental or industry regulations affecting the organisation.
  • Communicate using appropriate methods (verbal, written, visual) to influence internal and external stakeholders, using appropriate questioning techniques such as open questions, leading questions.
  • Identify, collect and analyse relevant quality data using appropriate tools and techniques such as Pareto analysis, statistical methods and trending analysis.
  • Apply methods and tools to improve the quality performance of processes, products and services such as production control plans, standardised work, use of failure modes and effects.
  • Identify, analyse and prioritise quality specific risks and opportunities. Support the development, implementation and effectiveness of resulting actions.
  • Plan and conduct system, product or process audits.
  • Assess the effectiveness of the measurement systems using tool such as Measurement Systems Analysis.
  • Identify requirements from technical documents, commercial input or stakeholder statements and converting to definitions that can drive the organisations processes
  • Identify gaps in process performance and develop improvement plans to close gaps.
  • Apply structured problem solving including identification, definition, measurement, analysis, improvement and control methods and tools.
  • Communicate organisational quality strategy to all levels of the organisation.
  • Identify who the internal and external stakeholders are and their current and optimal positions (such as hostile, help it work, opposed, uncooperative, indifferent, hesitant, enthusiastic support) required to support quality related activities.

    • Your training plan

    • Quality practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
    • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required 
    • On and off-the-job training and location to be confirmed

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths, English and Science (grade C/4 or above)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Enthusiastic individual
    • Effective learner

    Other requirements

    Things to consider: -Must be at least 18 years old by start of Apprenticeship - Due to the nature of work in and around Labs including COSHH, we have a minimum age limit of 18 due to insurance purposes. -Please be aware this opportunity may close earlier than the closing date if a high number of good quality applications are received

    About this company

    Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries. We have honed & carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people.

    http://www.ahkgroup.com/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Once safety, health and environmental technicians are achieved to a high standard, opportunities for further study or career pathways in an established global company

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    ALFRED H. KNIGHT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

    Diane Dutton

    diane.duttonjones@ahkgroup.com

    0151 4815850

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000270798.

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    Closes in 4 days (Friday 27 September)

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