Engineering Apprentice

Philips Lighting Canada; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Engineering Apprentice in Guildford with a forward-thinking company focused on lighting innovation. This role offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience while working in a dynamic environment. You'll learn about the latest lighting technologies and their applications, develop essential skills, and gain recognized qualifications—all while being part of a supportive team. If you're passionate, motivated, and ready to kickstart your career in a global leader, this apprenticeship is the perfect stepping stone for your future.

Benefits

Annual salary from £20,500

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus

Various Flexible Benefits

Qualification opportunity with external provider

Personalized learning platform

Free training and coaching

Discount on Signify products

Great working environment with social events

Free Friday Breakfast and Daily Fresh Fruits

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and reliable individual with good communication skills.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office programs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with various internal departments on lighting technology.
• Learn about the application and commissioning of lighting control systems.

Skills

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Reliability

Proactivity

Education

GCSE/BTEC

Job description

At Signify UK&I, we are looking for an Engineering Apprentice to join our team in Guildford in September 2025.

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. You light the way.

More about the role

This is an exciting job opportunity for you to light the way as an Engineering Apprentice in Guildford with Signify.

This Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to experience from day one what is like to be an integral part of our team in a fast-paced working environment. Don’t worry about your technical capabilities; you will learn about all technical aspects of lighting and their controls, including fault finding, commissioning, installation, quality investigations, surveys, and much more on the job and from attending college/university.

At Signify UK & Ireland, we work hard, we have fun, and we make sure that we celebrate our successes. This is a great opportunity for someone who is eager to learn and would like to start a career in a Global Leading Company. If you enjoy people and you like working within a team, you will enjoy this role very much. You will have the opportunity of gaining an apprenticeship qualification up to degree level with this role if you choose so.

During your 3 year apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with a number of internal departments including Customer Satisfaction, Sales, Lighting Design, etc.
• Learn about the latest lighting technology and their application.
• Gain full knowledge of the application, programming, and commissioning of lighting control systems.
• Register and manage complaints/issues within the Service Management System.
• Develop the ability to fault find both within a workshop environment and in the field, and provide resolution.
• Learn how to complete electrical tests to complete root cause analysis.
• Gain a full understanding of the different industry accreditation systems.
• To gain externally recognized qualifications with no university fees!

More about you

While we value and appreciate all applicants, we believe that the following experience and skills will be needed to shine brightly in this job opening:

• Understanding of Microsoft Office programs (particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), but we appreciate you may not be an experienced user. You will have an opportunity to learn these skills on the job.
• Full driving license.
• GCSE/BTEC attainment.
• Eager to learn and reliable.
• Good communicator, team player, and dedicated.
• Passionate, energized, and motivated.
• Proactive with your approach.
• Aged 16 plus.
• Resident in England. Position is office-based in Guildford, Surrey.

Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too because we see and value every one of our 30,000+ people.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce representing 99 nationalities, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.

• Annual salary from £20,500 with 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• An annual bonus
• Various Flexible Benefits
• Qualification opportunity with external provider
• Extensive set of tools to drive your career, such as a personalized learning platform, free training, and coaching
• Opportunity to buy Signify products with a discount
• Develop your workplace skills and experience and help you build the foundations of your future career
• Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment
• Great working environment with Gaming Area, Free Friday Breakfast, Daily Fresh Fruits, and Social Events

Do you want to kickstart your career? Apply now!

Come join us, and together we can light the way.

What happens once you complete your apprenticeship?

Most of our Apprentices are offered a role at Signify having successfully demonstrated the appropriate skills and behavior for effective performance. Alternatively, there are opportunities for Higher-Level Apprenticeships which can be topped up further to full degree level.

NOTE: Please be aware that the CV screening and interviews for this role will only start in April 2025.