Quality Assurance Apprentice

Description

Job description:

Greens Power Ltd are looking for a Quality Assurance Apprentice to complete a level 3 Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship. This role will support the Quality Assurance team in ensuring that Greens Power Ltd maintains the highest standards of product quality and compliance throughout its manufacturing processes. The role is designed to provide hands-on experience in quality control, inspection, documentation, and continuous improvement, whilst undertaking formal technical training through the AMRC Training Centre. The apprentice will work towards a nationally-recognised qualification in Engineering, while gaining industry experience in a safety-critical, precision-engineering environment.

Role & responsibilities

Under supervision and with progressive responsibility as competence increases, the QA Apprentice will:

• Support the inspection and verification of manufactured components to ensure they meet specified engineering drawings, standards, and customer requirements
• Support the inspection of weld inspections
• Assist in the use of a range of measuring and testing equipment (e.g. micrometres, verniers, gauges, CMM) and accurately record findings
• Observe and participate in the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process, helping to identify root causes and propose corrective actions
• Assist in internal and external quality audits, including preparation of documentation, data gathering, and supporting audit actions
• Contribute to calibration control, checking that all equipment is appropriately maintained and recorded
• Support document control processes, including archiving of quality records, inspection reports, and certification
• Help to maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS), in line with ISO 9001 and other applicable standards
• Participate in continuous improvement activities such as 5S, problem solving, and standardisation initiatives
• Attend and contribute to team meetings, toolbox talks, and quality briefings as required
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures at all times
• Attend training sessions in line with the apprenticeship programme schedule and complete all assignments and assessments to the required standard
• Provide support to other group businesses as required with some travel expected

• A solid foundation in engineering principles and quality assurance techniques
• Practical understanding of inspection methods and equipment
• Knowledge of industry regulations, quality standards, and customer expectations in an engineering environment
• Proficiency in technical documentation, record keeping, and communication
• Enhanced problem-solving and analytical skills related to quality issues
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• A nationally recognised apprenticeship level 3 qualification
• Work towards an internationally recognised welding inspection qualification, i.e. TWI CSWIP

Skills required:

• Demonstrates confidence in own area of operation and links this to the Group’s business goals.
• Demonstrates commitment to teamwork by actively participating in team activity and making a clear contribution to team goals. Willingly shares information and expertise within and across teams.
• Deals with day-to-day pressures by increasing effort. Takes a flexible approach to working hours and methods and will adapt in order to deliver on commitments.
• Identifies ways to make improvements to processes and procedures within own role/ area of responsibility. Welcomes and adapts quickly to new processes and technologies.
• Demonstrates commitment to the values of the Group, through appropriate conduct, open communication, and respect for others.
• Management of time and resources so that commitments are consistently met

Personal qualities the candidate must have:

• A demonstrable interest in engineering, manufacturing, or quality control
• Commitment to attending off-the-job training and meeting apprenticeship milestones
• Good attention to detail, a methodical approach, and willingness to learn

Employer description:

We are the UK’s foremost drill and specialist cutting tool manufacturer, with over 50-years experience in the manufacture and development of cutting tools. We supply to a range of industries including: Aerospace, Automotive, Double Glazing and specialist industries such as Medical, Motorsport and Injection Moulding.

Things to consider:

During the first year you will be required to attend the University of Sheffield AMRC Training Centre in Sheffield, full time for an initial block of study. You will return to your workplace one Friday per month. After the initial block training you will attend the AMRC Training Centre for one day a week to undertake the knowledge study. The remaining four days will be spent in company learning on the job.

Please note the AMRC Training Centre reserves the right to close applications ahead of the published closing date.

Qualification Requirements:

Advanced Apprenticeships entry requirements

You will need both of the following:

• GCSE English language C or 4 or above
• GCSE Maths C or 4 or above.

Applicants are also required to successfully complete a series of assessments at the University of Sheffield’s AMRC Training Centre, as well as an employer recruitment and selection process to secure a place on an apprenticeship programme.