Quality Technician Apprentice

Summary

Spirol Industries in Corby are looking for a Quality Technician Apprentice to conduct testing on products, prepare product certification reports, complete analyses and interpret results, compile information and report quality information for management meetings. And so much more, please read the full job description.

Wage

£15,704 a year

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Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, working hours TBC

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 August 2025

Duration

4 years 4 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

At Spirol Industries, the Quality Technician Apprentice will receive full training to identify quality trends and issues which require management attention and submit analysis/reports to management for action. This role will conduct both the process audit (control plan) and product audits.

You will be carrying out inspections and measurements of parts, the role requires carrying out quality control and quality assurance - so you will not be fixing machines or manufacturing parts. This is more of an office based-role, carrying out checks on manufactured components.

You will assist in the coordination and conducting of capability studies in production, gathering the study information and compiling a final report with comments. Reports are submitted to the Quality Engineer for review and determination of additional actions.

As well as this you will:

Promote continuous improvement by taking the initiative to identify issues and provide solutions with the goal of reducing cost and improving performance
Inspect, test and record specification and quality requirements as required, through use of forms and/or work order completion
Document customer, internal and supplier discrepancies in the CAR database and learn the software for applicable duties
Work from engineering documents and technical specification which determine acceptance and rejection and process all sample submissions; i.e., PPAP, in a timely manner
You will perform Lab Testing and operate test equipment to standards and per documented instructions as required
Compile and analyse test data into report form, and propose recommendations based upon results and carry out inspection/certification testing
Perform gage calibration and ensure integrity of gage calibration database
Initiate supply requisitions and ensure all lab supply levels are adequate to support the lab activities
Create packages and sign all certificates of conformance/compliance. Customer contact for technical information or complaints
Verify the Corrective Action responses as assigned by QA Engineer or Manager
When assigned, responsible for conducting testing and containment of product relating to corrective action requests. Containment must be accurate and complete
Conduct Preventative Maintenance activities per documented instructions for laboratory equipment. Ensures all equipment and laboratory work areas are clean, organized and maintained in good operating condition
Enter information into IMDS and/or AIAG Compliance Connect spreadsheet (or other customer prescribed format to comply with Automotive ELV (End-of-life vehicle) reporting requirements
Coordinate capability studies and compile results of such studies for submission to Quality Engineer

All of which you will be trained.

You will begin college from September 2025, and this will be the Corby campus.

Where you'll work

17 Princewood Road
NN17 4ET

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BEDFORD COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

Level 3 Engineering Technician - Technical Support - Mechanical Pathway
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

communication skills
hardworking
Willing to learn

Other requirements

Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice. College attendance will commence September 2025 at Tresham College. Corby. Please ensure you are able to commute to both the workplace and college.

About this company

Spirol Industries are a leading global manufacturer of engineered fasteners, installation machines, and parts feeding equipment producing over two billion components annually. In addition to high quality products, SPIROL has Application Engineers throughout the world to assist people in their designs, supported by state-of-the-art manufacturing centres and global stocking facilities to simplify the logistics of delivering products.

After this apprenticeship

A full-time position on completion of your apprenticeship.

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