Apprentice Technical Coordinator

Framatome Ltd (UK); Bristol; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8% employer pension contribution

Private health care

Dental insurance

Cashplan – Level 2

Life assurance (4 × salary)

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Income protection

Professional body membership

Tusker electric car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Babbel – language learning

Generous family leave

Job summary

Framatome Ltd (UK) is seeking an enthusiastic Quality Practitioner Apprentice to support Manufacturing and QA/QC documentation across projects. The role involves coordinating document submissions, maintaining quality trackers, and assisting with LTQR and QRC archives while working with electronic tools.

The program spans 14 months with an End Point Assessment after completion. You will gain exposure to quality management practices, life-time records, and KPI-driven performance in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a similar role or keen interest in developing a quality career in an industrial sector.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft software and IT in general.
• Business level English written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administration and support service to Manufacturing & QA‑QC Depts for the project/contract.
• Assist with co‑ordination and support for Document Controller in the submission of deliverables.
• Maintain trackers for all quality records reviewed/submitted and comments raised.
• Assist with co‑ordination and control of inspection records.
• Assist with the review, compilation, co‑ordination & archive of LTQR and QRC.
• Provide administrative support for setting up Project/work scopes on electronic tools.
• Support KPI creation, monitoring, and assessment on Right First‑Time (RFT) with submissions.
• Assist with verification of radiograph counts and reports prior to transfer to client.
• Communicate with internal/external stakeholders as needed.
• Support transition to new record management systems.

Skills

Questioning attitude

Team collaboration

Organised

Initiative

Problem solving

Results focus

Logical thinking

Confidentiality

Learning mindset

Education

Level 3 in Engineering

A-Levels in Science/ Maths/ English

Lean or Six Sigma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Data Management Systems

Job description

Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value‑added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.

Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong—and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 600 dedicated professionals by 2026.

We are hiring for 2 positions.

What will you be doing?

• Assist with administration and support service to the manufacturing & QA‑QC Depts for the project/contract as required.
• Assist with the co‑ordination and support for Document Controller in the submission of deliverables.
• Maintain trackers for all quality records reviewed/submitted and comments raised.
• Assist with the co‑ordination and control of inspection records.
• Assist with the review, compilation, co‑ordination & archive of Life‑time Quality Records (LTQR) and Quality Release Certificates (QRC).
• Assist with the administrative support for the set‑up of Project/work scopes on various electronic tools.
• Provide support for performance management systems, e.g., create, monitor and measure Key Performance Indicators (KPI) on the Right First‑Time (RFT) objectives with document submissions.
• Assist with the verification of radiograph count and reports prior to transfer to client.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders where necessary.
• Assist with reviewing electronic records that are held on standalone systems.
• Support the transition and application of new systems and software for record management.
• Support the supervising technical co‑ordinator in completing various tasks.
• Co‑ordinate quality documentation between stake‑holding functions (Manufacturing/Construction – Project Management Office – Quality – Document Control – Client) on/off‑sites.
• Regular interaction or administration with various Electronic Data Management Systems.

What are we looking for?

Required Attributes

• Previous work experience in a similar role or a keen interest in developing a quality career within an industrial sector.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft software and IT in general.
• Enthusiastic about working within a highly skilled industrial and office environment.
• Business level English written and verbal.

Desired Attributes

• Level 3 in an engineering discipline.
• A‑Levels in Science, Maths, or English.
• Lean or Six Sigma.
• Understanding of document management systems.
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Understanding of welding.
• Understanding of engineering principles.
• Understanding how to read engineering drawings and weld procedures.
• Knowledge of Non‑Destructive Testing.

Apprenticeship Details

• Course name: Quality Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard.
• Course level: Level 4.
• Course provider: CSR Group (other providers are available).
• Course duration: 14 months (6‑month End Point Assessment after this 14‑month period).
• Course expectation (hours per week): On average 6 hours per week of off‑job training (326 hours overall).

Desired Personal Characteristics

• Questioning attitude.
• Collaborative team‑working skills.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative with a positive "can do" mentality.
• Ability to take responsibility for problems within their own remit and deliver solutions.
• Results‑focused with the ability to meet commitments and deadlines.
• Logical thinking.
• Discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Personal drive to learn and improve understanding of quality topics.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) + bank holidays.
• 8 % employer pension contribution with employee 1 % contribution (salary sacrifice).
• Individual and family private health care.
• Dental insurance – individual cover.
• Cashplan – Level 2 cover – individual and family cover.
• Life assurance (4 × salary).
• Employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Income protection.
• Professional body membership.
• Tusker electric car scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice).
• Babbel – learn a new language.
• Generous family leave.