Technical Sales Apprentice

The Technical Sales Apprentice will develop strong commercial and technical understanding, professional communication skills and problem-solving capability. In addition to sales experience, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain engineering qualifications, scientific knowledge and experience of scientific instrumentation.

Role

Working within a highly experienced sales team, the Apprentice will learn the commercial and technical skills required to support sales activities and assist in additional business development opportunities.
They will be required to maintain good relationships and have a good understanding of the product portfolio.

Main responsibilities will be:

  • To ensure timely and accurate processing of quotations and orders
  • Assisting with tender documentation
  • Acting as contact for technical support

Training

Qualifications included:

  • Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician - Apprenticeship Standard
  • Company Training Plan
  • Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and manufacturing Support technologies (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Technical Support
  • Level 2 Functional Skills- Maths (if required)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills - English (if required)
  • End Point Assessment

Development in the role could offer world-wide travel opportunities, visiting existing and potential customer sites to identify new sales opportunities and product development.

Apprenticeship Standard
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Training Provider
ENGINEERING TRUST TRAINING LIMITED
Working Week
Flexible hours scheme - 37 hours per week. Days and times to be confirmed.
Expected Duration
3 Years
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Saturday, 31st October 2026
Start Date
Monday, 2nd November 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
  • Motivated
  • Time Management
  • Interest in Engineering

Qualifications

  • A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths GCSE, grade 5-9 / C-A* (Essential)
  • A Level or equivalent qualification in STEM subjec A Level, grade A* - E (Desired)

About the Employer

XDS Oxford Limited
XDS Oxford is a leading supplier of high value scientific instrumentation, which provide x-ray tools to help researchers answer a wide range of questions relating to biology, materials, environmental and medical fields. XDS Oxford has over 25 years' experience in the global synchrotron industry, specialising in the design, assembly, test, installation and commissioning of specialist systems used by the scientific community.

Job Details

Company
XDS Oxford Limited
Location
UNIT 1, FERRY MILLS, OSNEY MEAD, OXFORD, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£19,500 a year
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