Quality Technician Apprenticeship Level 2
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Company: BRIDMET LTD
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Location: BRADPOLE, DT6 3UX
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,575.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000016104
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Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 37.5 - 40 hours dependent on age due to working time regulations, worked over 5 days (TBC). 7:30am – 4pm.
Brief Description
At Bridmet, we believe in creating opportunities and developing future talent. Our Quality Technician Apprenticeship offers paid training combined with hands-on experience, giving you the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a rewarding career in engineering.
Training to be Provided
The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance ½ a day at college a month. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Level 2 Lean manufacturing Operative ST0420, Option 2 (Inspection/Quality role) standard. On completion, the apprentice will receive Level 2 Lean manufacturing Operative ST0420, Option 2 (Inspection/Quality role).
Future Prospects
The idea behind running an active and ongoing Apprenticeship program is to invest in young people and provide sustainable employment within our locality and develop and grow a skilled workforce for the future. On completion, you will be well-positioned to continue your career within the production team.
Vacancy Detail
- Work within our Quality & Inspection department, supporting day-to-day operations.
- Gain exposure to other departments through structured secondments, including profiling, folding, machining, fabrication, finishing, assembly, and integration.
- Always working safely, following health & safety and environmental legislation.
- Supporting the Quality team to maintain business standards.
- Reading and using engineering drawings and quality-controlled documents.
- Collecting and analysing data.
- Inspecting parts against customer specifications (including roaming inspection).
- Using testing equipment for quality checks.
- Carrying out root cause analysis and diagnosing faults in manufacturing processes.
- Communicating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Working inclusively across departments.
- Demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and lean principles.
- Attend careers or STEM events to support young people’s futures.
Other Information
You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.