Quality Inspector Apprentice

Role Title

Quality Inspector Apprentice

Leeds (On-Site)

UK Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship Programme

£21,000

As a Quality Inspector within our Quality team, your mission is to control incoming products through various inspection techniques, complete sample inspections of new parts, and to inspect problematic parts causing manufacturing issues.

This plays a pivotal role in advancing our manufacturing solutions and driving operational excellence. The Leeds plant of Schneider Electric typically focuses on manufacturing and assembling electrical distribution and control equipment. This may include products like switch gear, transformers, and various other components that support energy management and automation solutions.

• Ensure component conformity according engineering drawings, by managing incoming inspection & metrology activities inside the plant and ensure the safety of persons and property in the working area.
• Utilize traditional and modern digital inspection techniques to measure mechanical components.
• Inspect accurately and efficiently to maintain quality in a fast‑paced environment.
• Report issues when necessary, providing clear information to relevant parties.
• Develop new inspection plans for new components and create programs on CMM, VMM etc.

During your apprenticeship, you will receive two different types of training.

‘On‑the‑job’ training will be delivered by Schneider Electric, as your employer. You’ll receive training and supervision to help you perform the job you’ve been hired to do. This will include skills and knowledge that fall outside of the apprenticeship but are needed for the job role. As well as providing ‘on‑the‑job’ training, it is important that we support you in additional ways to ensure your success.

Types of support will include:

• A comprehensive induction
• Mentoring or regular one‑to‑one guidance
• Social enrichment and networking opportunities
• Performance reviews
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Feedback opportunities

‘Off‑the‑job’ training is delivered by one of our carefully selected Training Providers during your normal working hours. You will spend at least 20% (average 6 hours per week) of your working hours completing ‘off‑the‑job’ training. This is protected time and is a requirement for apprenticeship delivery. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills, and behaviours set out in the apprenticeship standard so you can achieve occupational competence.

37.5 hours per week to be worked from Monday to Friday.

Exact start and finish times are to be agreed upon with Line Manager. Some of these hours will be allocated to off‑the‑job training as part of your Apprenticeship Programme.

• Read and understand drawings
• Use inspection techniques to fully measure complex mechanical components

• Adaptable to resolve problems.
• Flexible to react to fast‑paced production environment.
• Inquisitive to understand manufacturing processes, component applications.

A minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent), at Grade C/4 or above including Maths, English and a science related subject and achieved either a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering or a minimum of 90 credits in a Level 3 BTEC or an equivalent technical qualification.

No pre‑requisite experience required.

Please note that we are unfortunately unable to provide visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship positions. Additionally, certain visa types may not meet the eligibility criteria for apprenticeship funding under current government guidelines.

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