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Technical Sales Apprentice

XDS Oxford Limited · Osney Mead · posted 1 July 2026

Wage
£19,500 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
17 August 2026
Positions
1

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Working within a highly experienced sales team, the Apprentice will learn the commercial and technical skills required to support sales activities and assist in additional business development opportunities.
They will be required to maintain good relationships and have a good understanding of the product portfolio.

Main responsibilities will be:

  • To ensure timely and accurate processing of quotations and orders
  • Assisting with tender documentation
  • Acting as contact for technical support

Your training

Qualifications included:

  • Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician - Apprenticeship Standard
  • Company Training Plan
  • Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and manufacturing Support technologies (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Technical Support
  • Level 2 Functional Skills- Maths (if required)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills - English (if required)
  • End Point Assessment

Where it leads

Development in the role could offer world-wide travel opportunities, visiting existing and potential customer sites to identify new sales opportunities and product development.

About XDS Oxford Limited

XDS Oxford is a leading supplier of high value scientific instrumentation, which provide x-ray tools to help researchers answer a wide range of questions relating to biology, materials, environmental and medical fields. XDS Oxford has over 25 years' experience in the global synchrotron industry, specialising in the design, assembly, test, installation and commissioning of specialist systems used by the scientific community.

Things to consider

  • XDS Oxford operates a Flexible Hours Scheme, allowing a choice of start and finish times to suit individual requirements. Standard working pattern is 8 hours (plus half hour lunch break) Monday - Thursday, 5 hours on Friday
  • We also offer a Compressed Hours rota, allowing for a 9-day fortnight
  • College will be in Bicester, Oxfordshire

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeMotivatedTime ManagementInterest in Engineering

Entry requirements

  • GCSE A Min of 5 GCSE's inc Science, English & Maths (grade 5-9 / C-A*) — essential
  • A Level A Level or equivalent qualification in STEM subjec (grade A* - E) — desired

Where you'll work

  • UNIT 1, FERRY MILLS, OSNEY MEAD, OXFORD, OX2 0ES

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