Sales Engineer Apprentice - BEL Valves

Demonstrate capability within the sales Bid Process, challenging costs and estimates to ensure margin maximisation. Consistently meets and exceeds the required standards Consistently meets the high standards of customer service required by BEL Valves Consistently prepares and submits quotations in a timely manner, ensuring strict adherence to specified requirements and guidelines Learn how to be proficient in the compilation and costing of valves and spare parts, collaborating closely with the Procurement Department to secure precise pricing information Engage positively with clients, consistently seeking opportunities for upselling and maximise opportunities within the existing market Promote a safe working environment by following BEL Valves safety policies and taking action to correct any unsafe behaviour or conditions Interpret and follow drawings/diagrams and/or specifications for required components or assembly Plan work activity, including resources, equipment Quality check and adjust components or assembly against required specifications; for example, testing and calibrating Identify and resolve problems with components or assemblies Re-instate work area and equipment Contribute to continuous improvement in component production or assembly

Training:

You will complete a 4-year apprenticeship specialising in the first instance Assembly and Test followed by entering the sales team and will study with South Tyneside Marine School, completing a portfolio of evidence to prove their competence to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

At the start of your apprenticeship, you’ll spend the first 15 weeks at South Tyneside Marine School. You’ll then join the team at Bel Valves in Walker, where you’ll spend four days per week in the factory while attending college one day per week ultimately ending up within the sales office.

Training Outcome:
Sales Engineer Senior Sales Engineer Sales Manager

Employer Description:
BEL Valves, part of the British Engines Group, is a global business with a strong brand delivered over 60 years. BEL Valves offers design, manufacture, testing and aftermarket care of high integrity valves and actuators to critical offshore and onshore projects, within the oil and gas, power and renewables sectors. Core activities are managed from the head office in Newcastle upon Tyne, with international projects supported from a local and satellite network.

Working Hours :
5 days a week. Shift pattern to be confirmed by the training school.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative