Inspection Apprentice

G & O SPRINGS LTD

WORCS (B98 8YP)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 February 2026

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Summary

G&O Springs have a  great opportunity for an apprentice to join them within their quality inspection department, while completing a Lean Manufacturing Level 2 qualification. 

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
Monday- Thursday 7.00am- 5.00pm 30 min break

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 March 2026

Duration

1 year

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

  • Responsible for carrying out quality checks throughout the manufacturing operations to ensure quality is built in
    and that any defects or concerns are highlighted and dealt with in line with relevant quality standards AS9100
  • Work to and maintain 5S methodology
  • Report any breakdowns to Line Manager
  • Read & interpret drawings and product routings
  • Manufacturing standard operation procedures (SOPs) adherence and development of lean processes
  • Calibrate equipment
  • Complete FAIR’s process
  • Control of gauges
  • Complete QAS198 inspection
  • Review and sign off certificate of conformity and subcontractor purchase orders
  • Write Macro’s for load testers
  • Deal with customer requests as required
  • Pass or reject springs with supporting documentation
  • Follows instructions and guidance and demonstrates attention to detail
  • Communicate with Special Processes, Technical, Quality,
  • Production, Grinding and Admin
  • Complete product records

Where you'll work

BROAD GROUND RD
LAKESIDE
REDDITCH
WORCS
B98 8YP

Training

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

Training provider

STAFF SELECT LTD

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • Lean Manufacturing Level 2
  • Functional Skills maths/ English if required 
  • Training to be delivered within the workplace
  • Coach visits
  • Online portfolio

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

'We are family owned and run business and have a strong set of values, our highly trained and skilled staff evaluate every spring to ensure that they are fit for function & lifecycle'

https://springs.aero/about/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • For the successful apprentice, there could be opportunity to continue to grow and develop within the team and a long lasting career

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STAFF SELECT LTD

Nova Training

apprenticeships@novatraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017660.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)