Job Title: Quality Apprentice (Level 4 Quality Practitioner)
Location: Normanby Enterprise Park, Scunthorpe
Working Hours: Mon – Thurs: 8:30 – 17:00& Fri: 8:30–16:00
Role Overview
The Quality Apprentice will support the promotion and implementation of quality practices and governance across the organisation. The role involves working collaboratively with internal departments such as Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Service Delivery, as well as external stakeholders including customers, suppliers, and certification bodies.
The apprentice will contribute to ensuring compliance with quality standards, driving continuous improvement, and supporting the development of robust quality systems.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support the implementation of quality systems and governance practices across the organisation
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver quality objectives
3. Collect, analyse, and interpret quality performance data
4. Conduct audits and inspections of products, processes, and systems
5. Investigate quality issues within production, warehousing, and customer feedback
6. Assist with accident, incident, and hazard investigations
7. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
8. Create and communicate quality alerts
9. Support customer, supplier, and certification body visits
10. Promote continuous improvement initiatives across the business
11. Measure and analyse products during production
12. Support training and development of employees in quality practices
Training and Development
You will undertake the Level 4 Quality Practitioner Apprenticeship, including:
13. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor qualification
14. Risk management and supplier performance training
15. Measurement systems analysis
16. Quality control and assurance planning
17. Problem-solving and continuous improvement techniques
18. Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
19. Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
The role includes both on-the-job training and 12 off-the-job training sessions at the Aldridge Academy.
Skills and Competencies
20. Strong communication skills
21. Attention to detail
22. Analytical and problem-solving ability
23. Good organisational skills
24. Teamwork and collaboration
25. IT and numerical skills
26. Initiative and willingness to learn
27. Logical and methodical approach
Qualifications Requirements
28. GCSE Maths – Grade 4 or above (Essential)
29. GCSE English – Grade 4 or above (Essential)
30. GCSE Science – Grade 4 or above (Desirable)
Additional Requirements
31. Interest in quality, continuous improvement, and health & safety
32. Willingness to travel to training sessions
33. Driving licence and access to a car (desirable)
Successful completion of the apprenticeship can lead to a career within the Quality team, with opportunities for progression within the wider organisation.