Apprentice Level 4 Quality Assurance Engineering
ASMPT SMT UK LIMITED
Dorset (DT4 9TH)
Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 25 August 2026)
Posted on 13 August 2026
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Summary
The role includes developing knowledge and supporting in QMS, process mapping, calibration, auditing, supplier quality, problem solving and CI techniques. You will support process compliance, maintain accurate quality records, assist with investigations and corrective actions, and contribute to the effectiveness of our quality culture.
- Wage
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£16,224 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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We follow Government Guidelines for pay, so our apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate if they’re either aged under 19, or
aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeshipApprentices are entitled to the minimum wage for their age if they both are aged 19 or over and have completed the first year of their apprenticeship.
- Training course
- Quality practitioner (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 1 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Supporting the maintenance and continuous improvement of ASMPT's Quality Management System (QMS).
- Creating and updating process maps, procedures and controlled documentation.
- Assisting with tool calibration activities, including maintaining records and coordinating calibration schedules.
- Supporting internal audits and helping ensure compliance with ISO 9001 requirements
- Working with colleagues across the business to understand, document and improve processes.
- Assisting with investigations into quality issues and supporting root cause analysis activities.
- Using quality tools and techniques to help identify opportunities for improvement.
- Producing reports, analysing data and maintaining quality records.
- Participating in continuous improvement projects that help improve efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction.
- Completing a Level 4 Quality Practitioner apprenticeship while applying your learning in a real manufacturing environment.
Where you'll work
11 Albany Road
Granby Ind Est
Weymouth
Dorset
DT4 9TH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD
Training course
Quality practitioner (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Identify, interpret and apply relevant legal, governmental or industry regulations affecting the organisation.
- Communicate using appropriate methods (verbal, written, visual) to influence internal and external stakeholders, using appropriate questioning techniques such as open questions, leading questions.
- Identify, collect and analyse relevant quality data using appropriate tools and techniques such as Pareto analysis, statistical methods and trending analysis.
- Apply methods and tools to improve the quality performance of processes, products and services such as production control plans, standardised work, use of failure modes and effects.
- Identify, analyse and prioritise quality specific risks and opportunities. Support the development, implementation and effectiveness of resulting actions.
- Plan and conduct system, product or process audits.
- Assess the effectiveness of the measurement systems using tool such as Measurement Systems Analysis.
- Identify requirements from technical documents, commercial input or stakeholder statements and converting to definitions that can drive the organisations processes
- Identify gaps in process performance and develop improvement plans to close gaps.
- Apply structured problem solving including identification, definition, measurement, analysis, improvement and control methods and tools.
- Communicate organisational quality strategy to all levels of the organisation.
- Identify who the internal and external stakeholders are and their current and optimal positions (such as hostile, help it work, opposed, uncooperative, indifferent, hesitant, enthusiastic support) required to support quality related activities.
- Identify, interpret and apply relevant legal, governmental or industry regulations affecting the organisation.
- Communicate using appropriate methods (verbal, written, visual) to influence internal and external stakeholders, using appropriate questioning techniques such as open questions, leading questions.
- Identify, collect and analyse relevant quality data using appropriate tools and techniques such as Pareto analysis, statistical methods and trending analysis.
- Apply methods and tools to improve the quality performance of processes, products and services such as production control plans, standardised work, use of failure modes and effects.
- Identify, analyse and prioritise quality specific risks and opportunities. Support the development, implementation and effectiveness of resulting actions.
- Plan and conduct system, product or process audits.
- Assess the effectiveness of the measurement systems using tool such as Measurement Systems Analysis.
- Identify requirements from technical documents, commercial input or stakeholder statements and converting to definitions that can drive the organisations processes
- Identify gaps in process performance and develop improvement plans to close gaps.
- Apply structured problem solving including identification, definition, measurement, analysis, improvement and control methods and tools.
- Communicate organisational quality strategy to all levels of the organisation.
- Identify who the internal and external stakeholders are and their current and optimal positions (such as hostile, help it work, opposed, uncooperative, indifferent, hesitant, enthusiastic support) required to support quality related activities.
Training schedule
During your apprenticeship, you will be visited by the training provider at least once a month for a full day of training. In some months, you may receive two visits to support the development of your knowledge, skills and behaviours.
All training is delivered at on site at ASMPT, meaning you will not need to leave the workplace to attend college. This workplace-based approach allows the trainer to tailor learning directly to your role, using familiar language and real working examples so you can easily relate the learning to your day-to-day tasks. This is a popular and effective way of learning, as training is personalised to your workplace and delivered in small groups or one-to-one.
More training information
The training provider operates all year round and does not break for half term, helping you make consistent progress and potentially complete your apprenticeship on time or even earlier than planned. The typical duration of the Level 4 Quality Practitioner Apprenticeship is 14 months (this does not include assessment period).
You will also be set up on an online portfolio, where you can view assigned tasks, track your progress, and see what needs to be completed before your next session. If you need any help between visits, you can contact your tutor for additional support at any time.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
As the industry’s innovation and technology leader we support electronics manufacturers all over the world. Our vision: We enable the digital world! Smartphones, computers, networks, self-driving cars, intelligent machines, the latest medical advances, renewable energy – the digital transformation makes our lives easier, safer, and more comfortable. And we are at the center of it all: The world's leading technology companies manufacture their products with innovative solutions from ASMPT.
https://smt.asmpt.com/en/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Comprehensive wellbeing support, including private medical and dental cover options, support with everyday healthcare costs, virtual GP access, eyecare support, discounted gym membership and a range of mental wellbeing resources.
- Confidential employee assistance services and specialist support
- Free onsite parking and a subsidised canteen
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
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ASMPT SMT UK LIMITED
Jo Westhead
jo.westhead@asmpt.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047761.
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Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 25 August 2026)
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