Apprentice Engineer - Quality

CMS CEPCOR LIMITED

Leicestershire (LE67 3AP)

Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 May 2026

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Summary

Apprentice Quality Inspectors work to ensure that CMS Cepcor products meet all quality standards before they reach the customer. Through inspection and process improvement, you will work together with all departments across the business to ensure customer satisfaction is achieved.

Wage

£17,680 a year

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Eligible for bonus scheme June 2027

Training course
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday – Friday 8am-16:30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 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

During your apprenticeship, through on-the-job training and studies, you will learn:

  • Methods of inspection of a wide range of components produced in-house and from our external suppliers.
  • The use of manual inspection equipment, such as internal micrometres, external micrometres, depth gauges, and verniers.
  • The use of advanced inspection equipment such as CMMs, Portable CMM arms, 3D scanners & probes.
  • How to analyse drawings and technical data to determine critical areas of interest or dimensions.
  • How to identify non-conforming products or processes, and how to use problem-solving skills to determine the root cause of the issues, as well as propose actions to prevent their recurrence.
  • Inspection of a wide range of components produced in-house and from our external suppliers.

 

Where you'll work

1 Vulcan Way
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 3AP

Training

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

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules,  drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
  • Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
  • Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
  • Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
  • Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
  • Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
  • Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
  • Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
  • Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
  • Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
  • Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules,  drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
  • Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
  • Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
  • Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
  • Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
  • Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
  • Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
  • Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
  • Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
  • Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Training schedule

  •  Attendance to Loughborough College one day per week, term time only.
  •  Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor.
  •  On-the-job training.
  •  Off-the-job training.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs including English, Maths and Science (grade 4/C)

A Level in:

Maths or Physics (grade C)

BTEC in:

Engineering (grade Pass)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

CMS Cepcor® Limited is the largest global aftermarket manufacturer and supplier of premium quality crusher, screen and asphalt plant spare parts and service – partners to the mining, quarrying, demolition and recycling industries worldwide .

 

https://www.cmscepcor.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Cycle to work
  • EAP
  • Annual Leave purchasing/selling scheme
  • Pension

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

Progress onto being a Quality Inspector within a secure team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Recruitment Team

apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000031127.

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Closes in 28 days (Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 11:59pm)