Trainee Railway Electrical Technical Sales Engineer

Job description

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.

Please Note:

No agencies.

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Sales Engineer, Railway Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Executive, Railway Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Technical Sales Representative may also be considered for this role.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hardwick

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-05-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English