Quality Technician Apprenticeship Level 2

BRIDMET LTD

BRADPOLE, Pymore Mills

Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026

Posted on 17 February 2026

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Summary

At Bridmet, we believe in creating opportunities and developing future talent. Our Quality Technician Apprenticeship offers paid training combined with hands-on experience, giving you the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a rewarding career in engineering.

Wage

£16,575 a year

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Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
37.5 - 40 hours dependent on age due to working time regulations, worked over 5 days (TBC). 7:30am – 4pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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

  • Work within our Quality & Inspection department, supporting day-to-day operations.
  • Gain exposure to other departments through structured secondments, including profiling, folding, machining, fabrication, finishing, assembly, and integration.
  • Always working safely, following health & safety and environmental legislation.
  • Supporting the Quality team to maintain business standards.
  • Reading and using engineering drawings and quality-controlled documents.
  • Collecting and analysing data.
  • Inspecting parts against customer specifications (including roaming inspection).
  • Using testing equipment for quality checks.
  • Carrying out root cause analysis and diagnosing faults in manufacturing processes.
  • Communicating effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Working inclusively across departments.
  • Demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and lean principles.
  • Attend careers or STEM events to support young people’s futures. 

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • BRIDMET LTD NAPOLEON HOUSE, GORE CROSS BUSINESS PARK, CORBIN WAY, BRADPOLE, DT6 3UX
  • Bridmet, Pymore Mills, DT6 5PJ

Training

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

Training provider

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance ½ a day at college a month. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Level 2 Lean manufacturing Operative ST0420, Option 2 (Inspection/Quality role) standard. On completion, the apprentice will receive Level 2 Lean manufacturing Operative ST0420, Option 2 (Inspection/Quality role).

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

x5 GCSE's including Maths & English (grade Grade 9 – 4 / A* - C)

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
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About this employer

Bridmet is a UK-based precision sheet metal fabrication company with extensive experience in diverse industries. We proudly deliver a comprehensive turnkey manufacturing service, offering expertise in Sheet Metal, Fabrication, Machining, Finishing, and Assembly & Integration. At our foundation is a strong engineering team with broad skills in design, engineering, project management, and supply chain management, enabling us to provide a full-service solution from concept to completion.

https://bridmet.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

A range of company benefits available. 

Disability Confident

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

The idea behind running an active and ongoing Apprenticeship program is to invest in young people and provide sustainable employment within our locality and develop and grow a skilled workforce for the future. On completion, you will be well-positioned to continue your career within the production team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

YEOVIL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016104.

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Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.