Production Quality Support Apprenticeship

Nissan Motor Corporation•Sunderland, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Production Quality Support Apprenticeship Join a supportive and inclusive Production Quality culture where your skills will be developed and enhanced, helping you grow into the specialist you aspire to be. From the moment you join our shop floor, you’ll take on real responsibility, thinking independently while being supported by experienced professionals in a structured, fast-moving environment. You’ll contribute to quality investigations, preventative measures, and collaborative projects, all while learning in a way that works for you. This isn’t just an apprenticeship—it’s your pathway to becoming a vital part of our team. You’ll be supported by Nissan experts at our world-class plant, ready to share knowledge and encouragement as you progress. From the moment you step onto our shop floor, you’ll make meaningful contributions to the quality of our manufacturing process and gain life skills to carry forward into your career. Our scheme blends hands-on experience with first-rate college learning, designed to help you develop as far as you want to go. Shift work is part of the role, but the rewards are exceptional—we invest in our apprentices because we believe in your potential. You’ll earn over £17,000 a year, with private healthcare and a host of perks including a pension scheme, discounts, monthly prize draws, and access to our employee car scheme. Eligible after 6 months’ employment Step into a collaborative, team-based culture where you’ll be continually developed and empowered to grow into the Production Quality specialist you want to be. You’ll gain valuable insight into all aspects of automotive and manufacturing, working with state-of-the-art processes and exceptional teams of experts. If you’re passionate about learning and enjoy solving problems in a supportive environment where your work makes a real difference, then a Nissan Production Quality apprenticeship could be for you. Starting Salary - £17,400.58 per annum Hours: 39 Location: Nissan Sunderland and local college sites Position: Apprentice Duration: 2 years

Requirements

4 GCSE grades or equivalent (achieved or predicted): Mathematics (Grade A-C or 5+), English (Language or Literature) (Grade A-C or 4+), Two other subjects (Grade A-C or 4+)
At least 1 years post 16 education or experience in engineering / welding
A positive attitude and motivation to learn
16 or over at the start of your apprenticeship
Ability to travel to Nissan Sunderland SR5 3NS and local college sites
Eligibility to work in the UK (must have ordinarily resided in the UK & Islands for at least 3 years by Sept 2026)

Responsibilities

Split your time between college learning and working within our world-class manufacturing plant
Collaborate with Nissan teams across Production, Engineering, and Maintenance to identify and resolve quality issues
Learn essential skills and theory for your role, including correct use of tooling and equipment, machinery operation, and lean methodology (such as 5S and Kaizen tools—training provided)
Develop lean manufacturing knowledge and perform specialist tasks in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe working policies
By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll have the opportunity to achieve: Level 2 Engineering Operative qualification (Performance dependent; qualifications may be subject to change).