Trainee Safety Technician

APS Safety Systems Limited; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development and training support

Job summary

APS Safety Systems Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Trainee Safety Technician to join our team. You will focus on delivering sales targets, generating safety solutions, building repeat customer relationships and shaping the business strategy in the short and medium term.

This role offers development within a growing company that protects people at work. You will support site surveys, quotations, data analysis, and training while travelling to client sites and working at height as

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret technical information and drawings.
• Growth mindset with willingness to develop skills.
• Exposure to construction industry is desirable.
• Team player but able to work independently.
• Experience using CAD and CRM or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Generate safety solutions business and build relationships.
• Lead site surveys and quotations where required to hit targets.
• Develop weekly/monthly sales data and drive improvements.
• Support Contracts Manager and General Manager.
• Travel to customer sites as needed.

Skills

Interpret drawings

Growth mindset

Construction exposure

Team player

CAD

CRM

Willingness to travel

Work at height

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Tools

CAD

CRM

Job description

Join APS and help deliver trusted safety solutions that protect people at work across the UK.

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About the role

We are looking for a Trainee Safety Technician to join our team at APS. In this role, you will focus on 4 key areas:

• Delivery of sales targets on a monthly, quarterly & annual basis
• Generation of a safety solutions business
• Building repeat customer relationships
• Focusing on the strategic direction of the business for the short & medium term

This is an opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to a growing business, develop their skills and be part of work that makes a genuine difference

• Delivery of personal monthly sales target
• Key account management and sector targeting to include customer visits and on-site meetings
• Lead by example with site surveys and quotations as & when required in order to achieve individual sales target
• The development and collation of all required weekly/monthly sales data, identifying issues and planned resolution
• Motivating, coaching, inspiring and ensuring the effective provision of required sales training for all members of the team
• Follow processes to control, manage and continually improve margins and drive down costs
• Operate in accordance with Group Factored Product Approval guidelines
• Development of fall protection solution type business with a focus on new business generation using proven GDM techniques
• Successful launch of all new products
• Give support to the Contracts Manager & General Manager
• Ensuring a full understanding of competitor activity including strengths & weaknesses
• The development of our products in line with the Brand Pyramid
• All other tasks within the Sales Development/Management area as requested by the General Manager.

What We’re Looking For

• Ability to interpret technical information and drawings.
• A practical and growth mindset
• Exposure to construction industry desirable
• Team player but confident to work alone.
• Experience with using CAD and CRM or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel
• Ability to work at height.
• Maths and English GCSE or equivalent

Why Join APS

At APS, you’ll be joining a team committed to delivering trusted safety solutions that protect people at work. We offer a supportive working environment, ongoing development opportunities and the chance to build a meaningful career in a business where quality, expertise and collaboration matter.

Benefits summary:

• Development and training support

After applying, suitable candidates will be invited to an initial conversation followed by an interview with the hiring manager. Some roles may include a second-stage interview or practical or technical discussion.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the process, please let us know.