Summary
KUKA, UK has now introduced a Quality Engineering Apprenticeship programme based at their site in Halesowen.
Wage
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
At company, your core hours will be Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Duration
3 years 6 months
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
The Quality Engineer Apprentice responsibility will be to provide all Quality Engineering Assurance aspects to the Product Realisation Process.
Your tasks will consist of:
- creating and developing a nuclear advanced quality plan and an inspection test plan to the required standards of the Company
- ensuring Internal Audits are conducted
- Maintenance and Improvement of the company Business Management System (BMS) to ensure compliance with ISO Quality Standards
- With Purchasing staff conduct Supplychain Development and Audit activities as defined by programme
- Conduct Metrology and Inspection activities using various pieces of equipment and gauges including but not limited to CMM, Height and Slip Gauges, Micrometers and Verniers.
Where you'll work
19 Hereward Rise
Halesowen
B62 8AN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EEF LIMITED
Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Training schedule
Together with invaluable commercial and practical experience, you’ll gain several academic and vocational qualifications throughout your time with us and Make UK, which are fully paid for, including:
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Practical Foundation Training – in year 1, in 6 week blocks to include 4 weeks at Make UK and 2 weeks in company
● Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Workplace Competence Training - in years 2 to 4 in company
● Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Development Knowledge - in Years 1, 2 & 3 on block release to Make UK
● In house training in line with your requirements.
● Further qualifications deemed necessary by your employer
On completion of your studies and End Point Assessment (EPA), you will achieve your full apprenticeship certification that will prove competence as a Level 3 Engineering Technician.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English Language (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
* Science (or other relevant subject) (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience