Apprentice Quality Engineer (18+)

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries.

The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.  

 

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

 

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

Being the customer service company in the world. 

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:
034382 Apprentice Quality Engineer (18+) (Evergreen) (Open)

Job Description:

Location: Greif, Ellesmere Port

Apprenticeship Duration: 2 Years

Career Progression: Quality Engineer

Do you have an interest in quality, engineering, and manufacturing? Do you enjoy problem-solving? Do you like understanding how things work and how to make them better?

We are recruiting an Apprentice Quality Engineer to join our Quality team at Ellesmere Port.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop a long-term career in Quality Engineering within a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Our Apprentice Quality Engineer role gives you the chance to learn on the job, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and progress into a professional Quality Engineer role in a manufacturing environment.

This is a hands-on, paid apprenticeship with real responsibility, mentoring, and clear career progression.

What You’ll Learn - Over 2 years, you’ll gain experience in:

✅ Quality inspections and testing

✅ Manufacturing processes (steel drums & IBCs)

✅ Problem-solving and root cause analysis

✅ UN packaging regulations

✅ Quality systems (ISO 9001 & ISO 17025)

✅ Continuous improvement projects

You’ll be supported every step of the way by experienced Quality Engineers.

What We’re Looking For - You don’t need experience — just the right attitude.

✅ Interest in engineering, quality, or manufacturing

✅ Good attention to detail

✅ Willingness to learn and develop

✅ Enjoys working as part of a team

✅ GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths & English

What We Offer

· Fully supported apprenticeship programme

· On-the-job training in a real manufacturing environment

· Mentoring from experienced Quality Engineers

· Clear progression to Quality Engineer on successful completion

Interested applicants should email their CV and covering letter to lois.griffiths@greif.com Closing dates for applications 2nd June 2026

Please note we will be advertising internally and externally to recruit for the above role, and all applications will be considered equally.

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