Level 4 Manufacturing Quality Apprentice
Alloy Heat Treatment · Dudley · posted 28 July 2026
Wage
£16,998 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Higher (Level 4)
Standard
Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 August 2026
Positions
1
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- Carry out planned inspections and quality checks on parts and assemblies, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
- Accurately record, analyse, and report quality data to support manufacturing performance and decision‑making.
- Support and contribute to structured investigations into quality issues, including root cause analysis and the identification of corrective and preventative actions.
- Apply quality control procedures and documentation to ensure consistent product quality and regulatory compliance.
- Support internal and external audits, contributing evidence, actions, and follow‑up where required.
- Work closely with production teams to maintain, monitor, and improve quality standards within manufacturing processes.
- Use manufacturing and quality data to support continuous improvement activities and reduce defects and variation
Your training
You will be required to attend Advance 1 Campus, Dudley College, DY1 4AD, 1 day per week in term time only.
- You will receive a Engineering Manufacturing Technician Level 4 HNC - Mechanical Pathway upon the successful completion of your apprenticeship.
- You will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in the workplace every 6-8 weeks to support you on your apprenticeship.
Where it leads
Career progression into Quality Engineer or Quality Inspector Roles.
About Alloy Heat Treatment
Based in Dudley, West Midlands, Alloy Heat Treatment (AHT) is the UK's first specialist aluminium alloy heat treatment company. Established in 1974, the business has over 50 years of experience providing heat treatment and associated processes to customers across the aerospace, automotive and engineering sectors.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsAttention to detailProblem solving skillsTeam workingReliableResponsibleTime ManagementKnowledge of measuring tools
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade C/4/Level 2 Functional Skills) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade C/4/Level 2 Functional Skills) — essential
- Level 3 in Engineering/Maths & Science A Levels BTEC/T Level/Maths & Science A Levels (grade Pass) — essential
Where you'll work
- 6 GRAZEBROOK INDUSTRIAL PARK, PEARTREE LANE, DUDLEY, DY2 0XW
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