Quality Engineering Apprentice
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Company: YORKSHIRE PRECISION ENGINEERING LTD
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Location: KEIGHLEY, BD21 4LA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £18,720.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000045509
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Application Deadline Date: 24/08/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday 40hrs p/w.
Brief Description
Yorkshire Precision Engineering in Keighley are looking to develop an apprentice to be an engineer within their quality department. The primary function of this role is to inspect various components from a variety of sectors, including oil & gas, medical, brewing, food, space and many more.
Training to be Provided
Metrology Technician - Apprenticeship Standard.
Year 1, 2 & 3 - 1 day a week at Appris Training Centre, Bradford: EAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Machining.
Year 1 to Year 4 - Workplace qualification: EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Technical Support Technician (Quality & Inspection).
Future Prospects
Potential for further YP-supported learning – HNC, etc.
Vacancy Detail
You will learn how to use various different metrology equipment and inspection techniques along the way. This is a hands-on role that allows the apprentice technician to see all different aspects of machining and at the end of the apprenticeship, will be a fully trained quality Inspector.
Responsibilities are :
- First off & last off checks
- Patrol inspections
- Inspecting batches of components
- Occasionally documenting reports (something to grow into)
- Programming CMM & Keyence (something to grow into)
- Liaising with machinists to ensure Part compliance
- Visual inspection of deburring
- Ensuring SOPs for products are completed
Other Information
Please ensure you can commute to the employer site in Keighley and the training provider in Bradford as part of this apprenticeship.