Level Quality Assurance Apprenticeship

Higher Level Quality Assurance Apprenticeship

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Programme

Title:

Higher Level Quality Assurance Apprenticeship
Level: 4
Salary:
Year 1: £21,641
Year 2: £27,413 (subject to successful completion of performance requirements)

Location:

Devonport, Plymouth
Final date to receive applications: 12th March 2026
Programme start date:
September 2026
Role

Looking to gain experience in quality assurance across a diverse range of naval defence projects? If so, our 2-year Higher Level Apprenticeship in Quality Assurance could be the perfect fit for you.

Our Quality Assurance apprentices play a vital role in ensuring that our organisation operates at its best by acting as the "voice of the customer". They help maintain the highest standards, identify problems, and recommend improvements to ensure our policies, processes, and products are of the highest standards. As a Quality Assurance apprentice, you will be an integral member of our Quality Management function.

You’ll be based at HM Naval Base Devonport in Plymouth, with potential opportunities to travel across the UK.

• Audit
• Supplier Quality
• Operational Quality in production facilities
• On board naval warships or nuclear submarines
• Facilities (Nuclear and Non-Nuclear)
• Major Infrastructure Projects
• Business Management Systems
• Welding/Non-Destructive Testing
• Laboratory Services
• Nuclear Facilities Operational Maintenance

• Supporting senior quality practitioners to formulate Quality Strategy
• Inspecting and testing parts and products
• Planning and conducting audits
• Developing Quality Control Plans
• Managing supplier relationships
• Analysing data identify improvements
• Guiding and supporting others to improve quality competency and performance
• Developing documents to support new projects.

You’ll study to become a Level 4 Quality Practitioner which aligns with Chartered Quality Institute Practitioner (PCQI) professional recognition.

Upon programme completion, you’ll be ready to step into a Quality Technician or Engineer role with a competitive salary starting from £32,000.

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C or above, including maths and English and 3 A-Levels grades A-C.
• Due to  for entry to the Devonport Dockyard, you will need to provide either a valid passport or a provisional/full UK driving licence.
• Many of our apprenticeship programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career. Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.