Quality Control Operative Apprentice, Bapp Group, Dodworth, S75 SP

Bapp Group are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail‑orientated individual to join the business as a Quality Control Operative Apprentice. This is an excellent pathway into the engineering, materials testing, and quality assurance sectors while working towards the Laboratory Technician Level 3 apprenticeship.

You will become an important part of the Quality Control team, ensuring that fasteners and related products meet strict safety and performance standards before they reach the marketplace.

As a Quality Control Operative Apprentice, you will be trained to carry out a range of laboratory and quality‑testing activities, including:

• Performing dimensional and mechanical testing of fasteners to ensure their safe use.
• Conducting chemical analysis of steels to identify material composition.
• Undertaking hardness testing, tensile testing, and additional mechanical tests as required.
• Assessing test results against national and international standards to ensure full compliance.

• Completing all required test documentation accurately.
• Filing, recording, and maintaining quality control records to support audit and compliance processes.

Full training will be provided, giving you hands‑on technical experience in a professional laboratory environment.

• An interest in engineering, materials science, or laboratory work.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to follow procedures confidently.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

• A Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship qualification.
• Real industry experience with a recognised employer.
• Practical skills in mechanical testing, chemical analysis, and industry compliance.
• A supportive training environment with opportunities to grow.

The candidate will need to have GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or above, either GCSE Science or BTEC Level 3 Applied Science or A Level in a Science subject.

Working week: 39.5 Hours per week, 8:00AM – 5PM Monday – Thursday, Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM.

Future Prospects:
The opportunity to advance in the QC/QA departments and partake in further training relevant to the industry.

About the company:

We supply fasters and fixings to the construction industry.