About BEL Valves

British Engines Group company, BEL Valves, offers design, manufacture, testing and aftermarket care for high integrity valves and actuators to critical offshore and onshore projects, within the oil and gas, power and renewables sectors.

BEL Valves’ core activities are managed from the head office in Newcastle upon Tyne (UK), with international projects supported from a local and satellite network.

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As a Quality Apprentice, you will support the business to carry out in process and final inspection activities on manufactured and purchased components in order to meet customer quality & delivery requirements.

 

Take the first step towards building your quality career while gaining hands-on experience and getting paid as you work towards your qualifications.

 

What you’ll be doing

 

You will complete a 3 year apprenticeship specialising in quality planning, assurance, control and continuous improvement and will study with our Training Partner, completing a portfolio of evidence to prove your competence to achieve a Level 4 Quality Practitioner Apprenticeship, as well as receiving additional role specific training. 

 

  • Learn to perform receiving, in-process and final inspection and testing activities
  • Learn 5S principles and how to apply them to QC department and standards are sustained to audit requirements
  • Identification of non-conforming items via the company’s NCR system and maintenance of inspection status
  • Assist in identifying and utilising the most effective and efficient method of checking components
  • Ensure documentation is accurate and maintained to a high standard
  • Support the business in ensuring quality system procedures are being adhered to and are operating effectively
  • Participate in audits

 

 Who we’re looking for

 

To apply, you must have achieved a minimum of a BTEC level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline or 2 A Levels as well GCSE’s in English and Maths (A*-C/ 9-5) and have a genuine desire to learn and develop.

 

We’re looking for someone who has effective time management and problem solving skills, as well as strong communication. You must be a team player, but able to work on your own initiative when needed.

 

If you can organise, prioritise, meet deadlines, and are able to work under pressure we’d love to hear from you!

 

Working hours are 37 per week.

 

Employment is subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

 

Benefits

 

  • Hands-on experience
  • Get paid to learn
  • Industry recognized qualifications
  • Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Mentorship
  • Training & development