Apprentice Technical Sales & Projects Engineer

Pitkin & Ruddock Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Bury St Edmunds is hiring an Apprentice Technical Sales & Projects Engineer. This role involves supporting the sales team, attending client meetings, and assisting with system designs. Ideal candidates should have a keen interest in engineering, a proactive attitude, and good communication skills. The company offers a structured apprenticeship program with hands-on support and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Friendly working environment

Holiday loyalty scheme

Branded uniform

Qualifications

• Proactive attitude and commitment to personal development required.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Organised and professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team with technical enquiries.
• Attend client meetings and site surveys.
• Assist with quotations and system designs.

Skills

Interest in engineering

Self-motivation

Good communication skills

IT skills (Excel, Word, email)

Basic CAD

Job description

Overview

Apprentice Technical Sales & Projects Engineer

At Pitkin & Ruddock Ltd, we've been delivering specialist Refrigeration and Air Conditioning solutions across East Anglia for over 70 years. Our reputation is built on engineering excellence, customer focus, and the commitment of our team. As we continue to grow, we're excited to offer an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us as an Apprentice Technical Sales & Projects Engineer at our Bury St Edmunds branch.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the sales team with technical enquiries and proposals
• Attending client meetings and site surveys with experienced colleagues
• Assisting with quotations, system designs, and supplier liaison
• Learning about installation methods, system commissioning, and compliance
• Helping manage job tracking systems and project documentation
• Developing strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams

What We're Looking For

• We\'re looking for someone with a real interest in engineering, particularly air conditioning and refrigeration, and a willingness to learn. You don\'t need years of experience — this is a development role — but a proactive attitude, communication skills and a commitment to personal development are essential.
• Self-motivation
• A keen willingness to learn
• A full UK driving licence
• Good IT skills (Excel, Word, email; basic CAD a bonus)
• A professional and organised approach to your work
• An open and friendly personality

Why Join Pitkin & Ruddock?

We believe in investing in our people. As an apprentice, you'll receive one-to-one mentoring from experienced team members, with a clear pathway for development as your skills grow. Many of our apprentices have gone on to long-term careers within the company — and we're proud to help them get there.

At Pitkin & Ruddock, you're more than just a number — you're part of a team that values quality, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• A structured apprenticeship pathway with hands-on support
• Full training and development opportunities
• Exposure to real-world projects from day one
• A friendly and professional working environment
• Opportunities for progression into technical sales and project engineering roles
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Annual Occupational Health checks & Winter Flu vaccine programme
• Holiday loyalty scheme
• Branded uniform