Group Quality Apprentice

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Group Quality Apprentice to join our team in Liverpool, UK. You will support the continuous improvement and delivery of the AHK Quality approach in Group Laboratory operations focussed on metals and minerals analysis.

What you'll do

• Lead or support non-conformance (NC) investigations and root cause analysis
• Assist with Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) planning, verification, and effectiveness checks
• Maintain accurate NC and CAPA records and ensure timely progression of actions
• Investigate Quality Control (QC) failures, trends, and anomalies
• Conduct data integrity checks and support compliance monitoring
• Support internal audits and audit readiness activities
• Prepare evidence and documentation for external assessments
• Conduct compliance reviews and contribute to corrective actions
• Support CI projects aligned to UK Quality priorities
• Assist with process optimisation and risk reduction activities

After the apprenticeship

The qualifications and experience gained on this Apprenticeship will allow you to apply for further roles within this sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to earn a salary and gain a level 5 qualification.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 5 or above)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 5 or above)
• Desired: Level 4 Improvement Practitioner training, Improvement Practitioner training (grade Level 4)
• Desired: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (grade Lean Six Sigma Green Belt)

About the employer

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries. We have honed & carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Improvement specialist (level 5), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Higher (level 5)
• Training provider: CAPELLA ASSOCIATES LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year 2 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm.
• Start date: 30 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £25,000 a year