Apprentice Field Service Engineer

Getting In Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting apprenticeship opportunity awaits aspiring engineers at a leading healthcare technology provider. This role as an Apprentice Field Service Engineer involves hands-on training and development in the healthcare sector, focusing on the installation and maintenance of medical systems. Successful candidates will join a dynamic team, gaining valuable experience while earning a competitive apprenticeship salary. With opportunities for travel and professional growth, this is a fantastic chance to kickstart your engineering career with a top employer in the UK. If you're eager to learn and make a difference in healthcare, apply today!

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and IT skills are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain medical systems at customer sites.
• Understand health and safety standards and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician (HNC)

BTEC Level 3 Diploma

Job description

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Apprentice Field Service Engineer

Apply From: 16/02/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by NEW CITY COLLEGE

Employer

SIEMENS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY

Vacancy Description

Siemens Healthineers is one of the world’s largest suppliers to the healthcare industry and a trendsetter in medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics and medical information technology.

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and aspiring individuals to join our Field Service Engineer Apprenticeship based in the London and Southern England area, beginning in August 2024.

This engineering apprenticeship will involve dedicated training on your journey to becoming a skilled Field Service Engineer in the healthcare industry and offers a favourable apprenticeship salary and benefits.

In this Field Service Engineer Apprenticeship role, you will join our field-based engineering team of approximately 200 engineers and be ultimately responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining our medical systems. You will provide vital technical service support to our customers and work at hospital sites throughout the UK, initially focusing on customer sites within the London and South England area.

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Develop an understanding of relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements.
2. Maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures cover a range of plant and equipment.
3. Locate, and rectify faults in plant and equipment.
4. Communicate with and provide information to stakeholders in line with personal roles and responsibilities.
5. Read, understand and interpret information and work in compliance with technical specifications and supporting documentation.
6. Inspect and maintain appropriate plant and equipment to meet operational requirements.
7. Assess and test the performance and condition of plant and equipment.
8. Communicate, handover and confirm that the appropriate engineering process has been completed to specification.
9. Position, assemble, install and dismantle electrical plant and equipment, which may include motors, switchgear, cables and conductors, to agreed specifications.
10. Diagnose and determine the cause of faults in electrical plant and equipment.
11. Replace, repair or remove components in the electrical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.

You can also expect the following:

1. Travel to sites across the South of England.
2. Attend other Siemens manufacturing sites across the country on temporary short-term assignments.
3. Visit the Siemens Healthineers Customer Care Centre in Camberley, Surrey.
4. Travel abroad to the Siemens Training Centres in Germany and the US as required.

If the idea of this apprenticeship appeals to you and you are looking to earn while you learn with a Top 100 UK Apprenticeship employer, please apply today!

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Apprentice Field Service Engineer

Employer Description

Our technology empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies: industry, transportation, buildings and grids. Our solutions accelerate the digital transformation of multiple industries, to scale sustainability impact.

Vacancy Location

New City College Construction Centre New Road RM13 8GP

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

2

Vacancy Reference Number

1000303710

Key Dates

Apply From

16/02/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-03-09 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-08-11 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

1. Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician (HNC).

To include:

1. Practical Skills Training to be delivered at New City College Rainham campus.
2. BTEC Level 3 Diploma to be studied at College on a day-release basis over the first 2 years of the programme - if level 3 not already achieved.
3. If Level 3 already achieved, will work towards achieving Engineering HNC.
4. Portfolio of competence based evidence to meet the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours criteria as outlined in the Standard.
5. End Point Assessment.
6. Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required).

Learning Provider

NEW CITY COLLEGE

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical thinking, Team working, Initiative, Patience.

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