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Technical Engineering Apprentice

Turbo Power Systems Limited · Team Valley Trading Estate · posted 28 August 2026

Wage
£18,000 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Starts
25 September 2026
Closing date
15 September 2026
Positions
1

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The role is predominantly based in our Engineering lab, so will include working with Development Technicians on the following tasks:

  • Build and test prototype circuits to concept designs produced by the design engineers.
  • Assembly and soldering of Printed Circuit Boards.
  • Assisting with the wiring of inverters and electronic assemblies.
  • design support and test circuits.
  • To specify and source components.
  • To assist with the development of production solutions.
  • Assist with internal and external development activities.
  • Build prototype mechanical assemblies to concept designs produced by the design engineers.

Skills that are required or will be taught:

  • Crimping
  • Wiring
  • Soldering
  • Unit assembly
  • Use of hand tools
  • Metalworking

Where it leads

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you may be offered a permanent contract.

About Turbo Power Systems Limited

Turbo Power Systems Ltd is a specialist engineering and manufacturing company headquartered on Team Valley Trading Estate in Gateshead. The business designs and manufactures advanced power electronics, power conversion systems and high-speed electrical machines, supplying customers around the world.

Its work spans several important sectors, including rail, energy, industrial technology and electric vehicle infrastructure. In rail, TPS develops equipment such as auxiliary power supplies, traction converters and battery chargers, with thousands of its systems operating on trains and metro networks worldwide.

The company also develops technology for EV charging, smart grids, energy recovery and microgrids, alongside high-speed permanent magnet motors and generators used in applications such as HVAC, air and gas separation and wastewater treatment.

A key feature of the Gateshead operation is that TPS carries out much of its design, development, testing and manufacturing in-house, supported by specialist electrical, mechanical and software engineering capabilities. The company describes its Gateshead facility as a 55,000 sq ft manufacturing and engineering site and has delivered more than 25,000 power conversion systems globally.

With a strong focus on electrification, energy efficiency and clean technology, TPS is an advanced engineering employer with significant opportunities for electrical, electronic, mechanical, manufacturing and engineering apprentices.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE maths and English (grade 5/C or above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 1 Queens Park, Queensway North, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, NE11 0QD

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