Job Title: Trainee Railway Electrical Technical Sales Engineer
Location: Wellingborough NN8 6UF (Office Based first 12 months then flexible)
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Hours: 40 hrs per week Monday to Friday 0800 to 1600
About Us
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.
Benefits
- 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.
- Competitive salary & benefits package.
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