Quality Inspector Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a motivated and diligent Quality Inspector Apprentice to join our team and help ensure that our products meet the highest quality standards. This apprenticeship will provide valuable hands-on experience in quality control, inspection processes, and quality management systems (QMS).

Wage

£14,976 a year

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Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Hours

Mon - Thurs 08:00 - 16:00, Fri 08:00 - 12:00 Whilst at the training provider

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Under the guidance of our Quality team, you will learn how to perform inspections, measure materials and products, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the company.

Why Join Us?

Hands-on Training: You will gain valuable experience across all facets of the engineering process, with a focus on the quality inspection function
Comprehensive Career Development: Quartzelec is committed to your growth. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll receive tailored training, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge techniques, helping you advance your career in the engineering field.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Work alongside experienced inspectors and engineers in a facility equipped with the latest manufacturing, repair, and testing technologies, enabling you to learn in an innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in Quality Inspections: Learn and support in inspecting incoming materials, in-process production, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Conduct Goods Receipt Inspections: Assist in carrying out checks and inspections for received materials and components.
Document Inspection Results: Record and maintain accurate inspection records, including measurements, test results, and observations.
Identify Quality Issues: Assist in identifying quality issues during production, conduct investigations, and report findings to the team.
Support Quality Audits: Help with internal and external quality audits to ensure that processes align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Work with Suppliers: Participate in monitoring and auditing supplier processes, including machining, fabrication, plating, stamping, and laser cutting.
Calibration Assistance: Assist in the calibration of workshop/inspection measuring tools to ensure accurate measurements.
Promote Quality Awareness: Learn about quality control techniques and help promote a quality-focused culture across the company.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to identifying areas for improvement in quality processes and help implement solutions to improve standards and reduce defects.
Learn Safety and Compliance: Gain an understanding of IECEx/ATEX standards, and assist in ensuring that components meet relevant safety and certification requirements.
Support the Final Sign-Off Process: Assist with the final quality assurance checks and support the team in sign-off before project dispatch.

Who we want…

This is a 4-year Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship. The apprenticeship offers a comprehensive blend of hands-on learning, academic study, and industry experience, providing the perfect foundation for a successful career in the rotating machines engineering sector.

Year 1:

Full-Time Training at Midland Group Training Services (MGTS): During the first year, you will attend MGTS in Coventry on a full-time basis. This year will focus on building a strong foundation, learning both practical and theoretical aspects of the role. You will gain core skills essential for your apprenticeship, including engineering principles and hands-on techniques.

Years 2–4:

Day Release at MGTS: From year 2 onwards, you will attend MGTS on a day-release basis, continuing to develop your knowledge and skills. You’ll complete the educational components required for the program while gaining valuable on-the-job experience with Quartzelec.
HNC & HND Opportunity: From year 3, you may have the opportunity to be supported in studying for a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering enhancing your qualifications and furthering your career prospects.

Where you’ll work

Quartzelec Ltd, Castle Mound Way
Rugby
CV23 0WB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

MIDLAND GROUP TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
Follow standard operating procedures.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
Apply continuous improvement techniques.
Apply team working principles.
Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
Carry out and record learning and development activities.
Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Your training plan

Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
BTEC Level 3 Diploma Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technologies (Development Knowledge)
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 9-5)
English (grade 9-4)
Science (grade 9-4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Any two other subjects (grade 9-4)

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
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Organisation skills

Other requirements

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About this company

Quartzelec is a leading UK independent electrical engineering group delivering design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance and service solutions to customers across a broad range of industrial and commercial sectors.

After this apprenticeship

Quartzelec aims to offer permanent roles to all successful apprentices at the end of their training agreement wherever possible and to supporting continuing professional development.

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