Apprentice Engineer - Presales

Role: Presales Engineer Apprentice  

Location: Stockport

Contract type: Full time, Apprenticeship 

Toshiba Air Conditioning, a part of TCUK is currently recruiting for a Pre-Sales DX/VRF Apprentice. The main goal of this role is to learn and understand the air conditioning industry with the aim of being able to  support our Regional Sales Manager’s and customers with selections, design and quotes.

Off the job training will include?

• One day a week at college to achieve Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Building Services Design Technician (ST0063)
• Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment.
• Year 4: End Point Assessment

What will you be doing?

On the Job training with your mentor, learning how to:

• Processing requests via email /Phone
• Supporting both our internal Regional Sales Managers (RSM) and external customers
• Assisting with the selection and quotation of HVAC equipment
• Reviewing drawings and specification documents with the aim of producing our own valued engineered solution
• Reviewing competitors quotes and producing a similar quote
• Following a project through its various stages and offering project design support
• Support the RSM’s with basic technical answers
• Implement continuous improvements to the process and cost opportunities
• Interface with RSM/Customers and deal with queries for price and availability

What do we offer?

• Much higher salary than the minimum wage for Apprentices (Year 1, £16,000 per annum)
• A range of fully funded study options once you complete your apprenticeship. This means you can choose the path that’s right for you, whether that’s further vocational training or academic degrees
• Apprentice events and awards ceremonies
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Regular release to a local college
• Benefits Central Platform hosting employee rewards and recognition initiatives and health and wellbeing resources.
• Bravo Awards which recognise outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence.

What we’re looking for:

• Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English, Maths, and ICT OR Engineering
• Good written English
• A keen interest in engineering and the HVAC industry    
• Good problem solver
• Computer literate and know the basics on Microsoft Office
• Good Communication skills – verbal, written and presentation\Self-motivated
• Time management and organisational skills
• Commitment to customer service excellence
• Team Player

Upon successful completion:

• You will be offered an internal sales support role or external sales role. Your preference is normally decided at the start of year 3.
• Subject to successful completion of EPA an invitation to register with the Instition of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Engineering Council as EngTech member.

More about us:

Carrier make modern life possible by delivering ground breaking fire safety, security, building automation, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems and services.

A worldwide leader in the manufacture of energy-efficient air conditioning systems, Toshiba Carrier UK supply leading air conditioning systems and controls for a range of applications for a wide range of customers- from Large Offices, Healthcare facilities and public buildings right through to residential projects. Our product range encompasses VRF, Split Systems, Air to Air heat exchangers, Air curtains, Air to water heat pumps and controls.