Tendering Engineer Apprentice

Overview

Role

Title:

Tendering Engineer Apprentice
Location: Coventry (Hybrid)
Apprentice Level: UK Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Programme
Salary: £20,000

The Tendering Engineer Apprentice will support the preparation of competitive and compliant tender submissions for industrial automation projects across manufacturing and related sectors. The role will provide training in technical pre‑sales engineering, commercial awareness, and bid coordination, with clear progression from a supporting role into owning defined elements of tenders under supervision.

The role supports tendering activities for industrial automation solutions including:

• PLC & SCADA projects and upgrades
• Robotics
• Software solutions
• Turnkey automation projects
• Industrial cyber security and OT/IT integration

• Assist experienced Tender Engineers and bid managers with the preparation of tender submissions
• Review and support analysis of Invitation to Tender (ITD) documents, specifications and drawings
• Support Excel‑based pricing build‑ups and cost summaries
• Assist with supplier and subcontractor RFQs and collation of quotations
• Help maintain tender documentation, registers and version control
• Support preparation of technical and commercial bid responses
• Learn internal systems, processes and quality procedures
• PLC and Software platforms
• Industrial automation architectures and system integration
• Robotics applications
• Automation software effort estimation (supervised)
• Manufacturing environments (brownfield, greenfield, live production)

During your apprenticeship, you will receive two different types of training.

On‑the‑job training will be delivered by Schneider Electric, as your employer. You’ll receive training and supervision to help you perform the job you’ve been hired to do. This will include skills and knowledge that fall outside of the apprenticeship but are needed for the job role. As well as providing on‑the‑job training, it is important that we support you in additional ways to ensure your success.

Types of support will include:

• A comprehensive induction
• Mentoring or regular one‑to‑one guidance
• Social enrichment and networking opportunities
• Performance reviews
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Feedback opportunities

Off‑the‑job training is delivered by one of our carefully selected Training Providers during your normal working hours. You will spend at least 20% (average 6 hours per week) of your working hours completing off‑the‑job training. This is protected time and is a requirement for apprenticeship delivery. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills, and behaviours set out in the apprenticeship standard so you can achieve occupational competence.

37.5 hours per week to be worked from Monday to Friday. Exact start and finish times are to be agreed upon with Line Manager. Some of these hours will be allocated to off‑the‑job training as part of your Apprenticeship Programme.

Essential

• Strong interest in industrial automation, engineering and technology
• Good numerical ability and analytical thinking
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to learn and follow structured processes
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Competence with Microsoft Excel and general IT systems

Desirable

• Interest or exposure to PLCs, robotics, control systems or software
• Basic understanding of engineering or manufacturing environments
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Mathematics, English and a STEM-related subject.

No pre‑requisite experience required.

Please note that we are unfortunately unable to provide visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship positions. Additionally, certain visa types may not meet the eligibility criteria for apprenticeship funding under current government guidelines.

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