Apprentice Quality Engineer

Summary

Samuel Taylor Ltd manufactures precision electro-mechanical components and assemblies at its factory in Redditch, UK. Samuel Taylor is an innovative, quality-driven company, which combines a personal service with cutting-edge technology, experience, and continual investment.

Wage

£14,133.60 a year

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Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:00. Friday, 08:00 - 12:00. Whilst at the training provider.

36 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

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Through this Apprenticeship, you will learn and develop in a role with the following responsibilities:

To conduct 1st off, in-process & last off inspection activities in line with Control Plans & Work Instructions to maintain high quality levels of produced parts.
To conduct Passed Inspection activity with finished parts prior to despatch.
To aid and guide operators in the use and understanding of the work instruction details and compilation, and accuracy of their records.
To compile & maintain subsequent records for effective traceability & retrieval.
To record measurements, where required, for use in SPC duties.
To conduct organised containment activities upon the discovery of internal concerns.
To conduct & report internal product audits.
The arranging & maintaining of the samples in the master sample room.
Maintain Job Specific Training Records for operators.
Take part in MSA/ R&R studies, for measuring equipment and attribute gauging.
Health and Safety Compliance.
COSH Management.
Environmental compliance (Environmental Management System Team member).
Quality Compliance (TS16949/ISO9001).
Working alongside the Engineering team to implement Advanced Product Quality Planning for new product introductions; from feasibility studies, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis, to control plans and six sigma production control.

Where you’ll work

Samuel Taylor Group Ltd, Arthur Street Central, Lakeside
Redditch
B98 8JY

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 in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Any two other subjects (grade 9-5)

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
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working

Other requirements

The first year training will be held at MGTS centre in Redditch, when back on site after the first year the hours will be - Company Working Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8.00am – 4.30pm Friday: 8.00am – 3.00pm All days include a 15-minute breakfast break and a 30-minute lunch break.

About this company

Samuel Taylor Ltd manufactures precision electro-mechanical components and assemblies at its factory in Redditch, UK. For over 120 years, Samuel Taylor Ltd (STL) has been providing precision engineering products to markets throughout the world. Samuel Taylor is an innovative, quality-driven company, which combines a personal service with cutting-edge technology, experience, and continual investment. Today the company continues to lead the way with its unique combination of design capability, tool precision and manufacturing efficiency. We have a thriving Apprenticeship scheme at STL, where we are committed to investing in the development of the Engineers of the future. If you are an aspiring Engineer that is looking for an Apprenticeship, apply today.

After this apprenticeship

Following successful completion of your Apprenticeship, you may be given the opportunity too progress into a full-time employed position within the business. Further training and development opportunities may also be provided.

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