Technical Apprentice
Do you want to work for an exciting and growing company which develops high end products. You will learn how to perform all work assigned quickly, economically and to our company standards and to gain a sound knowledge of all electrical, electronic and mechanical works within the field of manufacturing and engineering.
Role
The role is predominantly based in our Engineering lab, so will include working with Development Technicians on the following tasks:
- Build and test prototype circuits to concept designs produced by the design engineers
- Assembly and soldering of Printed Circuit Boards
- Assisting with the wiring of inverters and electronic assemblies
- Design support and test circuits
- To specify and source components
- To assist with the development of production solutions
- Assist with internal and external development activities
- Build prototype mechanical assemblies to concept designs produced by the design engineers
Skills that are required or will be taught:
- Crimping
- Wiring
- Soldering
- Unit assembly
- Use of hand tools
- Metalworking
Training
You will have a 42 month apprenticeship which will include a Level 3 BTec in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
Upon completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice may be offered a full time position.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- TDR TRAINING LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 8th September 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 14th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Qualifications
- maths and English GCSE, grade 5/C or above (Essential)
About the Employer
Turbo Power Systems
Turbo Power Systems Ltd is a specialist engineering and manufacturing company headquartered on Team Valley Trading Estate in Gateshead. The business designs and manufactures advanced power electronics, power conversion systems and high-speed electrical machines, supplying customers around the world.
Its work spans several important sectors, including rail, energy, industrial technology and electric vehicle infrastructure. In rail, TPS develops equipment such as auxiliary power supplies, traction converters and battery chargers, with thousands of its systems operating on trains and metro networks worldwide.
The company also develops technology for EV charging, smart grids, energy recovery and microgrids, alongside high-speed permanent magnet motors and generators used in applications such as HVAC, air and gas separation and wastewater treatment.
A key feature of the Gateshead operation is that TPS carries out much of its design, development, testing and manufacturing in-house, supported by specialist electrical, mechanical and software engineering capabilities. The company describes its Gateshead facility as a 55,000 sq ft manufacturing and engineering site and has delivered more than 25,000 power conversion systems globally.
With a strong focus on electrification, energy efficiency and clean technology, TPS is an advanced engineering employer with significant opportunities for electrical, electronic, mechanical, manufacturing and engineering apprentices.