Quality Engineer Apprentice

KREMPEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Devon (EX39 3EX)

Closes in 24 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 July 2025

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. Working with the Quality team to learn both Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Learning Krempel systems & processes, measurement & test methods, documentation & reporting, problem solving & improvement.

Wage

£15,311.40 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Engineering fitter (level 3)
Hours
5 days per week, 7.45am - 5:00pm, 39 hours per week

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 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

Key responsibilities:

  • Assist in carrying out quality inspections and audits on products and processes
  • Collect and analyse quality data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities
  • Help maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Work closely with production, engineering, and supply chain teams to uphold quality standards
  • Assist with document control and the creation of quality-related documentation
  • Learn to use measuring and testing equipment effectively and safely
    • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. 5S, Lean, Kaizen)
    • Ensure all tasks are performed in compliance with health and safety policies

Where you'll work

Delanco Works
Clovelly Road
Bideford
Devon
EX39 3EX

Training

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

Training provider

ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
  • Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
  • Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
  • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
  • Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
  • Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
  • Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
  • Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
  • Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
  • Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
  • Reporting work outcomes or issues.
  • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
  • Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
  • Operating within limits of responsibility.
  • Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
  • Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
  • Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
  • Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
  • Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
  • Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
  • Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
  • Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
  • Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
  • Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
  • Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
  • Reporting work outcomes or issues.
  • Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
  • Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
  • Operating within limits of responsibility.
  • Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Training schedule

Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment.
Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college).
Development Competence Qualification (workplace).

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • A keen interest in engineering

About this employer

The Krempel Group has over 1100 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Germany, Brazil, China and USA. Krempel is a leading manufacturer of electric insulation materials, Composites and parts, we contribute towards protecting life and technology in an efficient, reliable and responsible way. For more than 150 years. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business.

https://krempel.com/en/company/locations/bideford (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Starting as a Quality Engineer Apprentice at Krempel is a great way to build a strong career in manufacturing. You’ll get hands-on experience with real processes, products, and problem-solving, all while learning from experienced professionals. As you grow in the role, there are clear opportunities to move into positions like Quality Engineer or even into leadership roles. With Krempel’s commitment to quality and innovation, there’s real potential to make a long-term impact.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KREMPEL INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Ellie INCHLEY

e.inchley@krempel.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332778.

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Closes in 24 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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