Technical Apprentice
Turbo Power Systems
Gateshead (NE11 0QD)
Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 8 September 2026)
Posted on 28 August 2026
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Summary
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.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Rising £2k per year or in line with NMW/NLW (whichever is higher) after 1 year.
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
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
Where you'll work
Unit 1
Queens Park, Team Valley Trading Estate
Gateshead
NE11 0QD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TDR TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Training schedule
You will have a 42 month apprenticeship which will include a Level 3 BTec in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this employer
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.
https://www.turbopowersystems.com/contact-turbo-power-systems/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon completion of the apprenticeship the apprentice may be offered a full time position.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TDR TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050649.
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Closes in 10 days (Tuesday 8 September 2026)
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