Quality Apprentice

Ultra; Loudwater; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Quality Apprentice to support the quality team through various inspection and quality assurance activities. This role involves working with tools, supporting calibration processes, and assisting senior technicians, providing a well-rounded introduction to quality engineering. The position also offers training and career development opportunities in a welcoming environment that values diversity and equal opportunity for all applicants.

Benefits

Optional 9-day fortnight

TOIL

1 pm finish on Fridays

Annual bonus

Hybrid working for certain roles

25 days holiday

Christmas shutdown

Option to buy or sell holiday

Option to purchase private healthcare

4x annual salary life cover

Pension with employer contribution starting at 5%

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Some experience in assembly and testing preferred.
• Possible security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on goods and processes.
• Support calibration and asset management activities.
• Assist with repair activities under supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The quality apprentice will support the quality team and wider business by performing the following activities:

1. In-process, final & goods-in inspection, using a variety of tools & equipment to support activity
2. Support calibration/asset management across UMUK sites
3. Support BMS process development to ensure alignment to international standards & customer requirements
4. Assist in repair activities under supervision from senior technicians
5. Support quality engineers in programme delivery activities and non-conformance management
6. Lead and support improvement projects to support individual CPD & achieve business improvement targets

Typically, a High School Diploma (or equivalent) and some experience in assembly and testing are required.

May require maintaining security clearance.

Benefits on offer include:

• Optional 9-day fortnight
• TOIL
• 1 pm finish on Fridays
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working for certain roles
• 25 days holiday
• Christmas shutdown
• Option to buy or sell holiday
• Option to purchase private healthcare, dental, critical illness, etc., via salary sacrifice
• Reward hub discounts at over 200 online stores
• 4x annual salary life cover
• Pension starting at 5% employer / 4% employee; employee contribution can be adjusted from 4% to 70%, ensuring salary does not fall below minimum wage

Relocation Support

We offer financial support to candidates considering relocating, evaluated on a case-by-case basis per role and in accordance with HMRC guidelines.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be eligible for security clearance due to the nature of the programmes delivered for our customers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ultra Maritime is committed to being an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity, and equality. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and cultures and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.