Quality Control Operative Apprentice

  • Company: Bapp group
  • Location: Barnsley, S75 3SP
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Sector: Health and science
  • Ref: NAS-2000029641
  • Application Deadline Date: 15/05/2026
  • Start Date: 30/06/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm.

Brief Description

Bapp Group are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail‑orientated individual to join the business as a Quality Control Operative Apprentice. This is an excellent pathway into the engineering, materials testing, and quality assurance sectors while working towards the Laboratory Technician Level 3 apprenticeship.

Training to be Provided


  • Delivery to be completed on-site and 6 hours per week off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work

  • Student to complete a Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Level 3

Future Prospects


  • The opportunity to advance in the QC/QA departments and partake in further training relevant to the industry

Vacancy Detail

You will be trained to carry out a range of laboratory and quality‑testing activities, including:



  • Testing & Inspection Duties

  • Performing dimensional and mechanical testing of fasteners to ensure their safe use

  • Conducting chemical analysis of steels to identify material composition

  • Undertaking hardness testing, tensile testing, and additional mechanical tests as required

  • Assessing test results against national and international standards to ensure full compliance

  • Administrative Duties

  • Completing all required test documentation accurately

  • Filing, recording, and maintaining quality control records to support audit and compliance processes

Ready to start your adventure?