Apprentice Quality Technician

Unipart Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Apprentice Quality Technician. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in quality control and inspection. Candidates should be interested in engineering and possess good communication and problem-solving skills. The position includes a competitive salary and a structured training pathway to develop into a fully competent technician.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Currently working towards a technical qualification or have one already.
• Genuine interest in Quality and engineering.
• Ability to solve problems and remain calm under pressure.
• Keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dimensional, visual, and non-destructive inspections of heat exchanger parts.
• Assist with documentation like inspection reports and certificates.
• Apply key industry codes and standards.
• Keep inspection and measuring equipment calibrated.
• Work with Quality Technicians and engineers.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Working towards a technical qualification

Job description

Apprentice Quality Technician

Location: Serck, Boldon

Hours: Monday to Friday – 07:30 – 16:15

Salary: £18,000 per annum plus 33 days holiday, pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme

Apprenticeship Standard - Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician standard - 1 day per week at TDR Training in Newcastle.

Kickstart Your Career as an Apprentice Quality Technician!

Are you ready to dive into the world of engineering and make a real impact? We're looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual to join our Quality Department as an Apprentice Quality Technician! This is your chance to gain hands‑on experience, learn valuable skills, and build a solid foundation for a successful career.

About the Job

You’ll be a vital part of our team, helping to ensure our products and services meet customer requirements, industry standards, and regulatory compliance. Imagine learning how to inspect industrial heat exchangers, performing pressure tests, and making sure everything meets the highest standards. This isn’t just a job; it’s a structured training pathway that will set you up to become a fully competent Quality Technician or Engineer.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Hands‑on Inspections: Get stuck in with dimensional, visual, and non‑destructive inspections of heat exchanger parts.
• Quality Control: Help with important paperwork like inspection reports and certificates, making sure everything is documented correctly.
• Industry Know‑How: Discover and apply key industry codes and standards (like ASME, ISO, PED).
• Equipment Know‑How: Learn how to keep our inspection and measuring equipment perfectly calibrated.
• Problem Solving: Assist in figuring out why things might not be perfect and help implement solutions to make them better.
• Team Work: Work closely with experienced Quality Technicians, engineers, and our shop‑floor teams.
• Safety First: Always follow our health, safety, and environmental rules – keeping everyone safe is our priority.

About You

You don’t need years of experience – this is an apprenticeship after all – but we’d love it if you:

• Are currently working towards a technical qualification (or have one already).
• Have a genuine interest in Quality and engineering.
• Are adaptable and ready to learn new things every day.
• Love solving problems and can stay cool under pressure.
• Have awesome communication skills – you’ll be talking to lots of different people.
• Have a keen eye for detail – nothing gets passed you.
• Are a team player who enjoys collaborating with others.

What Happens Next?

We know you’ll be eager to hear back! If your application stands out, we will invite you to the next stage: our Candidate Experience Day.

This isn’t a scary exam! Think of it as a chance for us to see your talent in action and for you to ask us anything about the apprenticeship or our company. The day will feature a relaxed group activity, a short, practical task relevant to the job, and a final chat with a member of our team. We look forward to meeting you!

Equal Opportunities

Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of opportunity – all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe and confident to be the best version of yourself and do your best work every day.