Quality Control Technician/Machine Operative Apprentice
TOKAI CARBON EUROPE LTD
OLDBURY (B69 3EJ)
Closes in 22 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 April 2026
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Summary
This is a hands‑on role for someone starting their career in mechanical manufacturing. You’ll learn how a machine shop operates and develop practical skills.You’ll be trained to work from engineering drawings, operate manual milling and turning machines, and use measuring tools to check components during production.
- Wage
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£22,000 a year
- Training course
- Engineering operative (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
08:00 - 16:30
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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2
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
The apprentice will support machine shop and quality operations by working from engineering drawings and specifications to manufacture and inspect components. The role involves operating manual machining equipment, using precision measuring tools, and ensuring quality, traceability, and compliance with company procedures.
- Carry out manual milling and turning operations in line with drawings and specifications.
- Support machine shop and quality activities as part of the production team.
- Use measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, surface finish testers and digital microscopes.
- Complete in-process inspections and inspection ready reports accurately.
- Operate and programme CMMs and measuring arms as required.
- Support materials identification. traceability, and calibration of measuring equipment.
- Follow all machine shop and quality procedures.
Where you'll work
ROWAY LANE
OLDBURY
B69 3EJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
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Training schedule
You will be required to attend Advance 1 Campus, Dudley College, DY1 4AD, 1 day per week in term time only.
- You will receive an Engineering Operative Level 2 - Mechanical Manufacture Apprenticeship Qualification upon sucessful completion of this apprenticeship.
- You will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in the workplace every 6-8 weeks to support you on your apprenticeship.
- You may be required to complete English/Maths functional skills as part of this apprenticeship.
More training information
- Internal and external CMM/Quality Functions
- Internal and external Machining/Health and Safety
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C/Level 2 Functional Skills)
- Maths (grade C/4/Level 2 Functional Skills)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Ability to learn
- Self motivated
About this employer
Tokai Carbon Europe is Part of Tokai Carbon Group, a large international company that operate within an specialised market supplying Graphite products and components across a wide range of industries.
The company has a good working environment and supportive team to encourage
learning and personal development, creating a positive working experience opportunity.
After this apprenticeship
- Advancing to Quality Engineer
- Advancing to Manual/CNC Machinist
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Chloe Powell
Chloe.Powell@dudleycol.ac.uk
01384363158
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027861.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Friday 15 May 2026 at 11:59pm)