Quality Practitioner L4 apprenticeship
ALFRED H. KNIGHT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Prescot (L34 1PJ)
Closes in 30 days (Saturday 31 October 2026)
Posted on 30 September 2026
Contents
Summary
Our 14-month Level 4 Quality Practitioner Apprenticeship is tailored to unleash your potential and foster expertise in the realm of quality assurance. Guidance from seasoned professionals, you'll gain hands-on experience in the latest quality methodologies, data analysis, continuous improvement techniques, and much much more!
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Quality practitioner (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Saturday 14 November 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
- Assist in the maintenance of ISO 17025 and 9001 accreditations as required at each AHK laboratory
- Assist in the maintenance of the approved Group Quality, Round Robin and Proficiency exercise schedule, inc: preparation and distribution of samples and instructions, preparation and distribution of submission sheets, collection and collating results
- Assist with the control and administration of internal Quality Control materials in use across the group laboratory network. Including stock maintenance, supply, appropriate use and the production of replacement stocks for continued compliance
- Maintenance of equipment, calibration and other quality records
- Assist the Group Quality function in the control of a standardised AHK QMS, relevant publications, quality manual and all supporting documentation
- Assisting in the continued validation and verification of in use and new methods in accordance with company procedures/policies
- Attending regular quality focused meetings and keeping all relevant personnel informed of meeting discussion points and actions
- Administrative support to the Group Quality Function
- Undertaking other duties of an appropriate nature in consultation with the Group Quality Coordinator
Where you'll work
Alfred H Knight Group Headquarters (Uk)
Kings Business Park
Kings Drive
Prescot
L34 1PJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CLEAR QUALITY LIMITED
Training course
Quality practitioner (level 4)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
- Quality practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
- On and off-the-job training and location to be confirmed
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Enthusiastic individual
- Effective learner
Other requirements
Things to consider: -Must be at least 18 years old by start of Apprenticeship - Due to the nature of work in and around Labs including COSHH, we have a minimum age limit of 18 due to insurance purposes. Please be aware this opportunity may close earlier than the closing date if a high number of good quality applications are received.
About this employer
Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries. We have honed & carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Once safety, health and environmental technicians are achieved to a high standard, opportunities for further study or career pathways in an established global company
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ALFRED H. KNIGHT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Holly Baldwin
Holly.Baldwin@ahkgroup.com
0151 4815850
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056246.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Saturday 31 October 2026)
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