Sales Engineer Apprentice

Summary

Support the Production and Sales teams with costings, quotations, customer communications, and value engineering activities. Develop valuable business and commercial skills while contributing to the efficient delivery of manufacturing and customer service processes.

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Full-time: 8am till 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8am till 4pm Friday with 1 hour for lunch

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 16 November 2026

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• To monitor GSPK public folders, e-mails, and assist with communications between production, the sales team, and customers
• To process customer enquiries as outlined in the Sales Policy Manual, including: 
• Generating UK manufactured costings for each PCB obtaining pricing from the Far East Office & EU Suppliers
• Ensuring copies of costings are stored on the GSPK network
• Support the sales team and customers with queries on PCB builds and materials 
• Learn and support the Sales Order and Purchase Order Processing
• Carry out the contract review process prior to engineering 
• To attend sales meetings as required 
• To undertake routine housekeeping of the “customer” directory on the GSPK to ensure that no duplicated costings exist
• To provide engineering support as required
• To understand health and safety responsibilities both as an individual and for the position appointed and work within the rules given in the Company H&S Policy Document  

Where you'll work

Wetherby Road
Boroughbridge
York
North Yorkshire
YO51 9UY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

VELOCITY 1ST LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

What you'll learn

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team.

Using their expert knowledge, they will provide the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and to expand future career prospects.

Throughout the apprenticeship, learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• 3 more other than English and Maths (grade A*-C/ 9-4)
• English (grade A*-C/ 9-4)
• Maths (grade A*-C/ 9-4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Microsoft Office skills
• Time management

Other requirements

Applicants must be 18+ and eligible to work in the UK due to insurance and health & safety requirements.