Field Service Engineer Apprentice

Are you due to finish school or collegeand considering a career in Engineering? How would you like to undertake an Apprenticeshipwith a company that is not only aglobal leader in medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics and medicalinformation technology, but also a Rate My Apprenticeship Top 30 ranked Best Employer? 

As a FieldService Engineer Apprentice at Siemens Healthineers, you will be an integral partof our field-based engineering team of approximately 200 engineers across GreatBritain & Ireland. Your responsibilities will include installing,repairing, and maintaining our cutting-edge medical systems. You'll provideessential technical service support to our customers, working at hospital sitesacross the UK, initially focusing on South East England, all the while earningLevel 3 and 4 accredited qualifications.

What toExpect:

• Attend a local college to work towardsachieving a Level 3 Diploma in Electrical or Electronic Engineering,progressing to a Level 4 qualification over the 4-year period.
• Visit customer sites across the SouthEast, as well as Siemens manufacturing sites and training centres in Germanyand the US.
• Gainhands-on experience diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical and electricalissues on high-tech medical products.
• Uponcompletion of the apprenticeship and with a good training record, you will havethe opportunity to apply for a permanent full-time position as a CustomerService Engineer with opportunities for further education and product training.
• We have a great video showcasing 'A Day in the Life' of one of one of our Engineering Apprentices - take a look here to find out more.

What We'reLooking For:

• A keeninterest in technology and a desire to make a positive impact in healthcare.
• Ability toanalyze and troubleshoot technical issues
• Collaborativemindset with effective communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to newchallenges in a dynamic environment.
  
  

What WeOffer:

• Afour-year program designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed toexcel in the role.
• Workalongside industry experts in real-world settings, ensuring a practical understandingof our cutting-edge technology.
• Attain a Level 3 qualification &HNC to enhance your professional standing.
• Opportunitiesfor progression and development within Siemens Healthineers after successfulcompletion of the Apprenticeship.

Benefits:

• Starting salary£13,750 with generous annual performance-based increases and opportunity to workwith our generous overtime package.
• In year 2, youwill be provided with a van for business use for your apprenticeship and yourfuel costs will be covered by the business.
• offer a £500 fund for driving lessons, theory test, and practical test fees ifyou do not yet have a driving license. A full license is expected within thefirst 9 months of the apprenticeship.

To apply for thisField Service Engineer Apprentice role, you will need at least four GCSEs atgrade 4 (or C) or above, including English Language and Maths.

You will also need to meet the UKGovernment's Apprenticeship eligibility criteria:

• Have been a UK/EU/EAA resident for the past three years or more prior tostarting the course 
• Have left full time education when the apprenticeship you are applyingfor is due to start 
• Be aged at least 16 years old to meet government funding criteria. 

 Recruitment Process:

• During our Selection and Assessment process for Early Careers, we like to give our candidates the best chance to showcase their potential by using a variety of assessment types.
• To support the shortlisting process for our Early Careers roles, and to enable candidates to showcase their potential beyond what is on their CV, we will often make use of online assessments or/and on-demand video assessments. 
• Further assessment usually takes the form of interview or/and an assessment centre. Assessment centres typically include some combination of activities such as group problem-solving tasks, individual interviews, presentations and in-tray exercises. 
• In most cases we try to hold these final stage interviews or assessments in person where possible, to enable candidates to meet our team and get to understand a little bit more about what we do and what it might be like to work for us.

About working for Siemens Healthineers:

We provide a flexibleand dynamic environment with the space to stretch beyond your comfort zone inorder to grow both personally and professionally. Our unique team spirit arisesfrom embracing different perspectives, open debate, and the will to challengeconventions. Change is a constant aspect of our work. We aspire to lead thechange in our industry rather than just react to it. That’s why we want you toseek, implement and celebrate your best ideas. 

We believe an inclusive culture is apre-requisite if we aspire to serve the eight billion people on ourplanet.  As a diverse organization, we can better relate to the people –whether customers or patients – their communities and the specific challengesthey face. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are therefore important aspects ofour wider responsibilities.

As a leading medical technologycompany, we focus our sustainability efforts on improving quality of lifethrough access to care, contribute to regenerative and healthy environment, andadvance diversity, equity, and inclusion. We innovate sustainably to enablehealthcare for everyone, everywhere.

To find out more about our company culture please have a look at this page on our website.

Siemens Healthineersis an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates ofall backgrounds.