Sales Engineer Apprentice

GSPK CIRCUITS LIMITED

North Yorkshire (YO51 9UY)

Closes in 30 days (Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 October 2026

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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

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  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)

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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

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.

About this employer

GSPK Circuits Ltd is the largest privately owned UK manufacturer of printed circuit boards. We have been proudly serving the global electronics industry for over 60 years. Our long-standing experience and technical expertise enable us to deliver high-quality engineering and manufacturing processes you can rely on. While we are proud of our heritage, we’re equally excited about the future.

We operate using world-class operational management systems, allowing us to deliver on time, every time—with quality built into every step of the process.

Driven by customer demand, our agile and responsive manufacturing capabilities allow us to handle high-mix, low-to-medium volume requirements with some of the shortest lead times in the industry.

For rapid PCB prototyping, GSPK Circuits offers a comprehensive range of surface finishes including lead-free HASL, immersion silver, ENIG, and ENEPIG. We are the only UK circuit manufacturer with an in-house ENEPIG line, allowing us to control quality, shorten lead times, and crucially—eliminate the need to send boards to external subcontractors.

We manufacture, test, and despatch conventional, double-sided plated through-hole, and multi-layer PCBs with speed and reliability—delivering to your schedule without compromising on performance.

https://www.gspkcircuits.ltd.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Paid sick leave 
• Pension scheme 
• Free tea and coffee 
• Real career progression as the business grows 

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

The role offers long-term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

VELOCITY 1ST LIMITED

Ivana

ivana@velocity-academy.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057913.

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Sunday 8 November 2026 at 11:59pm)