Apprentice Quality Engineer

SULZER PUMPS (UK) LIMITED

West Yorkshire (LS11 8BR)

Closes in 27 days (Friday 6 March 2026)

Posted on 6 February 2026

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Summary

You will gain hands-on experience in quality assurance and control processes within a global industrial engineering company. This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn foundational quality principles, contribute to process improvement, and support the delivery of high-quality products and services.

• Wage:

  £14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

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  Enjoy planned pay rises throughout your apprenticeship, with a market‑leading, competitive salary waiting for you upon completion.

• Training course: Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
• Hours: 37 hours a week, Monday to Thursday, 07.00 - 15.30. Friday, 07.00 - 12.00. One half hour unpaid break per day.

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 7 September 2026

• Duration:

  4 years

• 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

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Conduct basic inspections and tests of materials, components, and finished products according to established procedures.
• Document quality control activities, including inspection results, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Support the investigation of quality issues, identify root causes, and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams to ensure quality standards are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits, learning about compliance and continuous improvement.
• Help maintain quality records and databases, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of quality-related documentation and procedures.
• Learn about various quality tools and methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing) and their application.

Where you'll work

Manor Mill Lane Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS11 8BR

Training

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

Training provider

APPRIS CHARITY LIMITED

Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
• Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
• Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
• Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
• Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
• Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
• Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
• Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
• Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
• Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
• Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
• Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
• Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
• Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
• Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
• Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
• Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
• Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
• Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
• Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
• Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Apply team working principles.
• Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
• Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
• Carry out and record learning and development activities.
• Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Training schedule

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

More training information

Year 1

5 Days a week at Appris Training Centre, Bradford.

Year 2 to Year 4 - Workplace learning:

• Internal training, development and mentoring with highly skilled engineers in a variety of project and support based areas and other engineering related duties and requirements.
  This will meet the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours required for the apprenticeship. 
• In your 4th Year, you will continue to work towards your occupational competency in engineering and prepare for independent end-point assessments.

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
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Physical fitness

About this employer

Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering, renowned for its expertise in pumps, agitators, compressors, and critical rotating equipment across various industries. With a legacy spanning over 190 years, Sulzer operates in more than 180 locations worldwide, delivering cutting-edge engineering solutions that drive efficiency and sustainability. In 2026, Sulzer was once again recognised as one of the UK’s Top Employers by the Top Employers Institute, reflecting its commitment to excellence in employee development, workplace culture, and career progression.

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Company benefits

• Increasing pay throughout the apprenticeship
• 33 Days Annual Leave
• Company-wide Bonus Schemes 
• Pension plan
• Onsite 24/7 Gym
• Onsite Canteen
• Free Parking

After this apprenticeship

Clear progression routes, with many past apprentices now thriving in leadership and specialist roles.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

APPRIS CHARITY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013745.

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Closes in 27 days (Friday 6 March 2026)

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