Operations and Quality Improvement Apprenticeships Level 3 - Safran Seats

Safran companies; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

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Operations and Quality Improvement Apprenticeships Level 3 - Safran Seats

Company: Safran Seats
Job field: Quality
Location: Cwmbran, Wales, United Kingdom
Contract type: Apprenticeship
Contract duration: Full-time
Professional status: Student

Safran Seats GB is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 Apprenticeship recruitment campaign. This year we have a number of Operations and Quality Improvement Apprenticeship opportunities available.

Safran Seats is an industry award-winning, premium designer and manufacturer of First and Business Class seating and technology. Our passenger experience prides itself on innovation, customization, quality, and industrial design.

At Safran Seats, we are unique within aerospace, as we interface with both the world's biggest airlines and airframers alike, with the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers. One day you could be dealing with one of the world's largest airframers, and the next, with some of the biggest airline brands around the world!

In the UK, Safran Seats specializes solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide-body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales.

What is an Apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships are Government-funded, work-based training programmes for recruiting full-time people ages 16+ (there is no upper age limit) and providing them with the opportunity to combine ‘on the job' training with a nationally recognized qualification.

The apprenticeships programme, funded through the Welsh Government, supports training costs. The employer works with an approved training provider that carries out most of the training; for Safran Seats, this is Newport and District Group Training Association (NDGTA).

The Quality Apprenticeships in Operation at Safran Seats GB

• Advanced level apprenticeships that offer a work-based learning programme leading to a BTEC and NVQ level 3.

The purpose of this role is to assure the quality of products throughout the product lifecycle with Safran Seats GB. The post holder will support the product lifecycle quality assurance through the complete manufacturing process and take responsibility for ensuring that processes and procedures are in place and adhered to in relation to product quality.

What will I be doing as an Apprentice?

Depending on the level at which you enter your apprenticeship, your starting point will vary. If you start on a BTEC L3, your first year will be full-time at college from September until July, and then you will work onsite and attend college 1 day/week during term time to complete your academic qualification.

During your working time onsite, you will work in specific departments in rotation to learn. The departments you will work in are linked to the discipline you have chosen to study. Each rotation is linked with the assessment criteria for your qualification. The learning necessary and the complexity of the department will determine the length of time you spend in each department, giving insight into the knowledge you need to acquire and skills to develop in this area and relate it to your academic assessments.

Job Requirements

Job requirements – what do you need from me?
• A keen interest in quality and engineering with a methodical and thorough approach to work.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, hardworking individual with excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently is key to your success.

Successful candidates will ideally have achieved, or expect to achieve at least 5 GCSEs - including Math and English - Grade A-C or 4-9, Science, and a technology.

Assessment Process

Stage 1: Review of CV and Qualifications
Stage 2: Completion Eligibility Tests:
• Bennetts Test
• Maths Test
• Judgement and Decision Making Test

Stage 3: Safran Seats Assessment Day:
• Group Activity
• Interview
• Presentation