Tendering Engineer Apprentice

Transfo Services; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company is seeking a Tendering Engineer Apprentice in Coventry. This hybrid role focuses on supporting competitive tender submissions in industrial automation projects. The successful candidate will assist in responsibilities like preparing tender submissions, analyzing documents, and learning about pricing. Essential qualifications include a strong interest in engineering, 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, and competency in Microsoft Excel. With a salary of £20,000, this position promises valuable on-the-job training.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Pension Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health & Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Strong interest in industrial automation, engineering and technology.
• Good numerical ability and analytical thinking.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and follow structured processes.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced Tender Engineers and bid managers with preparation of tender submissions.
• Review and support analysis of Invitation to Tender documents.
• Support Excel-based pricing and cost summaries.
• Assist with supplier and subcontractor RFQs.

Skills

Interest in industrial automation

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Competence with Microsoft Excel

Education

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Mathematics, English and STEM-related subject

Job description

Overview

Role Title: Tendering Engineer Apprentice
Location: Coventry (Hybrid)

Apprentice Level: UK Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship Programme

Salary: £20,000

Role Mission

The Tendering Engineer Apprentice will support the preparation of competitive and compliant tender submissions for industrial automation projects across manufacturing and related sectors. The role will provide training in technical pre‑sales engineering, commercial awareness, and bid coordination, with clear progression from a supporting role into owning defined elements of tenders under supervision.

The role supports tendering activities for industrial automation solutions including:

• PLC & SCADA projects and upgrades
• Robotics
• Software solutions
• Turnkey automation projects
• Industrial cyber security and OT/IT integration

Key Responsibilities

• Assist experienced Tender Engineers and bid managers with the preparation of tender submissions
• Review and support analysis of Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents, specifications and drawings
• Support Excel‑based pricing build‑ups and cost summaries
• Assist with supplier and subcontractor RFQs and collation of quotations
• Help maintain tender documentation, registers and version control
• Support preparation of technical and commercial bid responses
• Learn internal systems, processes and quality procedures
• PLC and Software platforms
• Industrial automation architectures and system integration
• Robotics applications
• Automation software effort estimation (supervised)
• Manufacturing environments (brownfield, greenfield, live production)

Training

During your apprenticeship, you will receive two different types of training.
On-the-job training will be delivered by Schneider Electric, as your employer. You’ll receive training and supervision to help you perform the job you’ve been hired to do. This will include skills and knowledge that fall outside of the apprenticeship but are needed for the job role. As well as providing on-the-job training, it is important that we support you in additional ways to ensure your success.

Types of support will include:

• A comprehensive induction
• Mentoring or regular one-to-one guidance
• Social enrichment and networking opportunities
• Performance reviews
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Feedback opportunities

Off-the-job training is delivered by one of our carefully selected Training Providers during your normal working hours. You will spend at least 20% (average 6 hours per week) of your working hours completing off-the-job training. This is protected time and is a requirement for apprenticeship delivery. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills, and behaviours set out in the apprenticeship standard so you can achieve occupational competence.

Work Pattern

37.5 hours per week to be worked from Monday to Friday. Exact start and finish times are to be agreed upon with the Line Manager. Some of these hours will be allocated to off-the-job training as part of your Apprenticeship Programme.

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Strong interest in industrial automation, engineering and technology
• Good numerical ability and analytical thinking
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to learn and follow structured processes
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Competence with Microsoft Excel and general IT systems

Desirable

• Interest or exposure to PLCs, robotics, control systems or software
• Basic understanding of engineering or manufacturing environments
• Strong organisational and communication skills

Education

Have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Mathematics, English and a STEM-related subject.

Previous Experience Required

No pre-requisite experience required.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that we are unfortunately unable to provide visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship positions. Additionally, certain visa types may not meet the eligibility criteria for apprenticeship funding under current government guidelines.

Company Overview

Schneider’s purpose is to create Impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability. At Schneider Electric, we call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be the trusted partner in Sustainability and Efficiency. We are a global industrial technology leader bringing world-leading expertise in electrification, automation and digitization to smart industries, resilient infrastructure, future-proof data centers, intelligent buildings, and intuitive homes. We are a people company with an ecosystem of 150,000+ colleagues and more than a million partners operating in over 100 countries to ensure proximity to our customers and stakeholders. We embrace diversity and inclusion in everything we do, guided by our meaningful purpose of a sustainable future for all.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Attractive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Ownership Programme
• Pension Scheme & Generous Life Assurance
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Holiday Buy Programme
• Flexible Working Arrangements (Role Dependent)
• Hybrid Working Arrangements (Role Dependent)
• Access to Health & Wellbeing Support
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Access to Employee Discounts (including Fitness, Shopping & Dining)
• SE Career Hub Portal Access (Portal includes view of internal job opportunities, mentors, and projects globally)
• Learning Portal Access (Portal includes content that supports continuous learning)

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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