Apprentice Quality Engineer - Plant
VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.
As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 80 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.
An opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Quality Engineer to join Volker Rail Specialist Businesses, supporting our Plant team based in Scunthorpe.
Key Duties
- Support the VR Plant Audit Program, completing audits of Plant processes and operations, ensuring items requiring attention are resolved with responsible managers and recorded on the VolkerRail audit database
- Complete an apprenticeship within the first two years of employment
- Conduct Depot and Site Inspections for the Plant business area
- Champion the non-conformance and corrective action process and work with the relevant individuals to ensure timely and effective close out of actions. Analyse NCR trends to identify targeted areas for improvement
- Support with the Right First Time initiative, ensuring identified issues are appropriately recorded and communicated
- Attend monthly business SLGs and weekly improvement calls, reporting on quality focus areas and monitoring KPIs
- Monitor the Plant Assurance Plan and input/review data to determine ‘planned vs actual’ and highlight any emerging trends, reporting on findings to management
- Support the Engineering Managers with the analysis of defect reports to identify trends and targeted areas for improvement
- Support with the development and delivery of quality based training workshops as required
- Support Plant in maintaining external accreditations (such as 3rd party audits by BSI, ECM and other Clients, actioning any resulting improvement plans)
- Occasional evening, weekend and night shift work where required.
About you
You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach and have experience of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines. Problem solving, communication and good interpersonal skills are a key requirement for this role.
The role will be based at our operational depot in Frodingham (Scunthorpe), with some travel to visit sites.
The candidate will also ideally have the following experience/skill set:
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent
- GCSE Maths and English C+
- Transferable soft skills gained from work experience or volunteering
- Proficient in MS office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Excellent data analysis skills.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Full driving license
Why work with us?
VolkerRail is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure.
By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerRail are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients.
We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
- Private medical care
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
- Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
- Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employee Assistance programme
- Mental health, physical health, and financial support
- 24/7 Virtual GP service
Fairness, inclusion and respect
We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. You can read more about our FIR Strategy as well as our partners here Fairness, Inclusion and Respect | VolkerWessels UK
If you need support with your application, please contact us at careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
Additional information
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release.
We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed to careers@volkerwessels.co.uk
VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
