Trainee Railway Electrical Technical Sales Engineer

GrayBar Ltd; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

GrayBar Ltd in Wellingborough seeks a Trainee Railway Electrical Technical Sales Engineer to join its team. This role offers hands-on training in railway electrical systems, sales processes, and client interaction.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in engineering, good communication skills, and a willingness to learn. Responsibilities include preparing technical proposals and supporting senior sales engineers. Opportunities for career progression exist within the company.

Qualifications

• A strong interest in railways including signalling and electrical engineering.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in reading electrical diagrams or using CAD software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prepare technical proposals, quotations, and specifications for customers.
• Assist in managing customer accounts and building client relationships.
• Coordinate with engineering and project delivery teams to meet customer requirements.

Skills

Strong interest in railways

Good communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Competent with Microsoft Office tools

Education

College/University or similar related qualifications

Job description

Trainee Railway Electrical Technical Sales Engineer

Job Title: Trainee Railway Electrical Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Wellingborough, Northampton

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 40 per week, 8 – 4 flexibly worked

About the Company

We keep the railways moving. Based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, GrayBar Ltd is a leading, specialist manufacturer of high-integrity engineering products designed for the critical environments of the rail industry.

About the Role

As we grow our capabilities GrayBar are seeking a motivated and technically minded Trainee Railway Electrical Technical Sales Engineer to join our team.

This role is ideal for someone with a keen interest in engineering and in particular Railways, who is interested in combining technical expertise with a commercial customer-facing career.

You will receive full structured training in railway electrical systems, product knowledge, and sales processes while supporting senior engineers and sales managers.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support & Learning:

• Learn and develop a strong understanding of railway points heating systems, Signalling Systems, standards and applications.
• Learn and support the preparation of technical proposals, quotations, and specifications for customers.
• Learn and assist in interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and customer requirements.
• Learn and participate in product training sessions, site visits, and technical workshops.

Sales & Client Interaction training:

• Learn and work alongside senior sales engineers to manage customer accounts and build client relationships.
• Learn and support the team in identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate technical solutions.
• Learn and assist in preparing presentations and demonstrations for clients, consultants, and rail operators.
• Learn and support lead generation, tender preparation, and market research activities.

Project Coordination:

• Learn and help coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project delivery teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Learn and track progress of quotations, orders, and customer enquiries.
• Learn and assist in the managing of documentation and compliance with railway industry regulations and standards.

About you

Essential/Desirable Criteria:

• A Strong interest in railways including signalling, and electrical engineering.
• College/University or similar related qualifications (though not essential)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions, and participate in hands‑on technical training.
• Competent with Microsoft Office tools.
• Previous internship or work placement in an engineering or sales role (though not essential would be advantageous).
• Experience in reading electrical diagrams or using CAD software (though not essential – training will be provided).
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and eager to learn.
• Confident speaking with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Team player with a professional attitude.
• Enjoys solving problems and understanding how systems work.
• Comprehensive technical and sales training programme.
• College day release or like to aid learning and to gain appropriate electrical qualifications (if required).
• Career progression toward full Technical Sales Engineer or Product Specialist roles.
• Mentoring from experienced engineers and sales professionals.
• Opportunities to attend rail industry events, exhibitions, and site visits.