Technical Engineering Sales Administrator Apprentice
ABITUS LIMITED
Telford (TF15YB)
Closes in 22 days (Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 September 2026
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Summary
This role will provide broad exposure across the business before developing into a specialist technical sales position. You will learn how engineering products are designed, manufactured, costed and supplied to customers whilst supporting the commercial team with quotations, customer enquiries and sales administration.
- Wage
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£16,224 to £25,775.88, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Thursday, 8:30am - 5:15pm.
Friday, 8:30am - 4:15pm.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 12 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year 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
Commercial and Sales Support
- Support the commercial team with customer enquiries and quotation activities
- Assist in preparing customer quotations and cost estimates
- Maintain quotation records and commercial documentation
- Communicate with customers regarding enquiries and project requirements
- Support customer relationship activities and follow-up actions
- Estimating and Costing
- Learn and apply company estimating and costing procedures
- Assist in producing quotations for precision machined components, tooling and engineering services
- Develop an understanding of machining times, materials, subcontract processes and overhead costs.
- Support the preparation of detailed cost breakdowns for customer quotations
Engineering and Manufacturing Exposure
- Gain an understanding of precision machining, tooling manufacture and aerospace engineering requirements
- Learn to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Develop knowledge of manufacturing methods, materials and production processes
- Work with engineering, production and quality teams to understand the complete manufacturing lifecycle
- Business Support
- Assist with data entry, reporting and administrative tasks
- Support continuous continuous improvement activities where appropriate
- Maintain accurate records and documentation
- Comply with company quality, health and safety and business procedures
Where you'll work
Abitus House
Holyhead Road
Telford
TF15YB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- 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
This is a Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship which is delivered over an 18-month period.
You will be required to attend an initial induction period and training workshops at the training site, In-Comm Training Services in Telford, TF3 3AJ, followed by monthly assessor visits to you in your company.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade 4 and above)
- Science (grade 4 and above)
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
- Initiative
About this employer
Toolroom
With more than 25 years experience in toolmaking, our state of the art Toolroom has a range of machining and assembly capabilities which support a variety of industries in the production of tooling, jigs, fixtures and components. Whether you require a turnkey solution, single component or high volume manufacturing solution, you can be assured that we have the answer.
Design
Our design engineers have a background in practical mechanical design across an array of engineering sectors and industries.
With more than 25 years toolroom design experience producing detailed Jig, fixture, fabrication, tooling and component designs, we produce drawings using the latest Siemens NX 3D design software package.
Fabrication
We provide fabrication manufacturing solutions. we work with our customers from initial idea and concept through to completion. No matter the size or complexity of fabrication we are able to support you. Our complimentary repair and overhaul services ensure that Fabrications are maintained to the highest standards.
Services
We provide a variety of services which compliment our toolroom engineering solutions including:
Tooling jig and fixture maintenance
Repair and Overhaul of Fabrications,
Stock management and replenishment,
Calibration and Inspection
Global shipping and freight
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will attain the Business Administrator Level 3 qualification. There will be an expectation and opportunity to progress onto higher-level qualifications and apprenticeships, supporting continued professional development towards a Technical Sales and Commercial Engineering career path or a Project Manager Pathway.
- Structured apprenticeship training with IN-COMM
- Exposure to all areas of a successful engineering business
- Hands-on experience within the aerospace and precision engineering sectors
- Mentoring and support from experienced engineering and commercial professionals
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Opportunity to progress onto higher-level qualifications and apprenticeships
- Competitive apprentice salary and benefits package
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Melanie Crutchley
melaniec@in-comm.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000052461.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 11:59pm)