Apprentice Quality Inspector
THE WEST GROUP LIMITED
Hants (PO7 7XJ)
Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 4 June 2026
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Summary
Launch your career with The West Group in Waterlooville! This exciting apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in quality, inspection and administration while working towards a recognised qualification. Develop technical and administrative skills, gain industry knowledge, and build confidence with support from experienced professionals.
- Wage
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£16,000 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 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
- Carry out visual and basic measurements on products to check they meet quality standards
- Learn how to use inspection equipment such as gauges, calipers, and measuring tools
- Record inspection results accurately using company systems and paperwork
- Update spreadsheets, databases, and quality records
- Help organise and file quality documents and reports
- Support the team in preparing information for meetings, audits, and reports
- Assist with scheduling inspections, calibration checks, and quality activities
- Help investigate quality issues and record findings
- Communicate with colleagues across different departments to share quality information
- Use computer systems and software to enter, manage, and retrieve data
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
- Follow company procedures, quality standards, and health and safety requirements
- Attend training sessions and complete apprenticeship coursework
- Take meeting notes and update action trackers when required
- Support continuous improvement activities to help improve quality and reduce errors
- Work as part of a team while developing professional communication and organisational skills
Where you'll work
Aston Road Waterlooville
Portsmouth
Hants
PO7 7XJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HTP APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE LTD
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
You will be undertaking the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard and fully supported by HTP Apprenticeship College.
You will be developing Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours in the following areas:
- IT
- Record and Document Production
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Skills
- Quality Planning
- Project Management
- Business Processes
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
The West Group is a leading manufacturer based in Waterlooville, specialising in the design, production and supply of fluid control components and solutions for the medical, life science and scientific industries. With over 50 years of experience, the company works with customers across the UK and around the world, providing high-quality products that support important technologies and healthcare applications.
https://www.westgroup.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 Bank Holiday days)
- Benefits post probation include – Private Medical Insurance, HealthCare Cashback Scheme, Bonus Share Scheme, Gym Discount, AXA Employee Assistance Programme
After this apprenticeship
This is a fixed-term apprenticeship contract but there may be the opportunity to progress into a Quality Inspection role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HTP APPRENTICESHIP COLLEGE LTD
Simon Attrill
simon.attrill@htp.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034777.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026 at 11:59pm)