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.

Entry Requirements

We are seeking applications from candidates who have or are predicted to gain 5 x GCSEs (or equivalent). Grades must be A*-C / 9-5 for Maths and A*-C / 9-4 for English, Science and two other subjects.

Training to be Provided

  • 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)

Things to Consider

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.

Future prospects

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.