Quality Control Operative Apprentice, Bapp Group, Dodworth, S75 3SP
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £7.55 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnsley College |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | BAPP |
Summary
Bapp Group are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and detail‑orientated individual to join the business as a Quality Control Operative Apprentice. This is an excellent pathway into the engineering, materials testing, and quality assurance sectors while working towards the Laboratory Technician Level 3 apprenticeship.
You will become an important part of the Quality Control team, ensuring that fasteners and related products meet strict safety and performance standards before they reach the marketplace.
Key Responsibilities
As a Quality Control Operative Apprentice, you will be trained to carry out a range of laboratory and quality‑testing activities, including:
Testing & Inspection Duties
Performing dimensional and mechanical testing of fasteners to ensure their safe use.
Conducting chemical analysis of steels to identify material composition.
Undertaking hardness testing, tensile testing, and additional mechanical tests as required.
Assessing test results against national and international standards to ensure full compliance.
Administrative Duties
Completing all required test documentation accurately.
Filing, recording, and maintaining quality control records to support audit and compliance processes.
Full training will be provided, giving you hands‑on technical experience in a professional laboratory environment.
What We’re Looking For
An interest in engineering, materials science, or laboratory work.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
Good organisational skills and the ability to follow procedures confidently.
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
What You’ll Gain
A Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship qualification.
Real industry experience with a recognised employer.
Practical skills in mechanical testing, chemical analysis, and industry compliance.
A supportive training environment with opportunities to grow.
The candidate will need to have GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or above, either GCSE Science or BTEC Level 3 Applied Science or A Level in a Science subject.
Working week: 39.5 Hours per week, 8:00AM – 5PM Monday – Thursday, Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM.
Future Prospects: The opportunity to advance in the QC/QA departments and partake in further training relevant to the industry.
About the company: We supply fasters and fixings to the construction industry.
You will become an important part of the Quality Control team, ensuring that fasteners and related products meet strict safety and performance standards before they reach the marketplace.
Key Responsibilities
As a Quality Control Operative Apprentice, you will be trained to carry out a range of laboratory and quality‑testing activities, including:
Testing & Inspection Duties
Performing dimensional and mechanical testing of fasteners to ensure their safe use.
Conducting chemical analysis of steels to identify material composition.
Undertaking hardness testing, tensile testing, and additional mechanical tests as required.
Assessing test results against national and international standards to ensure full compliance.
Administrative Duties
Completing all required test documentation accurately.
Filing, recording, and maintaining quality control records to support audit and compliance processes.
Full training will be provided, giving you hands‑on technical experience in a professional laboratory environment.
What We’re Looking For
An interest in engineering, materials science, or laboratory work.
Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
Good organisational skills and the ability to follow procedures confidently.
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
What You’ll Gain
A Level 3 Laboratory Technician apprenticeship qualification.
Real industry experience with a recognised employer.
Practical skills in mechanical testing, chemical analysis, and industry compliance.
A supportive training environment with opportunities to grow.
The candidate will need to have GCSEs in English and maths at grade 4 or above, either GCSE Science or BTEC Level 3 Applied Science or A Level in a Science subject.
Working week: 39.5 Hours per week, 8:00AM – 5PM Monday – Thursday, Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM.
Future Prospects: The opportunity to advance in the QC/QA departments and partake in further training relevant to the industry.
About the company: We supply fasters and fixings to the construction industry.