Field Service Engineer Apprentice - North West

ITH Icoserve; Crewe; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company in medical technology as a Field Service Engineer Apprentice. This exciting four-year apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in diagnosing and repairing high-tech medical products while earning Level 3 and 4 qualifications. You'll work alongside industry experts, visiting customer sites and Siemens facilities in the UK and abroad. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you'll develop essential skills that can lead to a permanent position and further career advancement. If you're passionate about technology and making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Starting salary £15,000 - £19,950

Van for business use

Fuel costs covered

£500 fund for driving lessons

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English Language and Maths are essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and maintain medical systems.
• Provide technical service support at hospital sites.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

GCSEs at grade 4 (or C) or above

Level 3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Level 4 qualification

Job description

Are you due to finish school or college and considering a career in Engineering? How would you like to undertake an Apprenticeship with a company that is not only a global leader in medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics and medical information technology, but also a Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 ranked Best Employer?

As a Field Service Engineer Apprentice at Siemens Healthineers, you will be an integral part of our field-based engineering team of approximately 200 engineers across Great Britain & Ireland. Your responsibilities will include installing, repairing, and maintaining our cutting-edge medical systems. You'll provide essential technical service support to our customers, working at hospital sites across the UK, initially focusing on the North West of England, all the while earning Level 3 and 4 accredited qualifications.

What to Expect:

• Attend a local college to work towards achieving a Level 3 in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, progressing to a Level 4 qualification over the 4-year period.
• Visit customer sites across the North West of England, as well as Siemens manufacturing sites and training centres in Germany and the US.
• Gain hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical and electrical issues on high-tech medical products.

Upon completion of the apprenticeship and with a good training record, you will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent full-time position as a Customer Service Engineer with opportunities for further education and product training.

We have a great video showcasing 'A Day in the Life' of one of our Engineering Apprentices - take a look here to find out more.

What We're Looking For:

• A keen interest in technology and a desire to make a positive impact in healthcare.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Collaborative mindset with effective communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges in a dynamic environment.

What We Offer:

• A four-year program designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the role.
• Work alongside industry experts in real-world settings, ensuring a practical understanding of our cutting-edge technology.
• Attain a Level 3 qualification & HNC to enhance your professional standing.
• Opportunities for progression and development within Siemens Healthineers after successful completion of the Apprenticeship.

Benefits:

• Starting salary £15,000 - £19,950 (age dependent) with generous annual performance-based increases and opportunity to work with our generous overtime package.
• You will be provided with a van for business use for your apprenticeship and your fuel costs will be covered by the business.
• We offer a £500 fund for driving lessons, theory test, and practical test fees if you do not yet have a driving license. A full license is expected within the first 9 months of the apprenticeship.

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

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

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

Who we are:

We are a team of more than 71,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

To find out more about our Company, our Culture, and our commitment to Sustainability and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, please visit our website.

We are proudly ranked in the Top 100 Employers at Rate My Apprenticeship, based on anonymous reviews submitted by our own Apprentices.

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Check our Careers Site here.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. In Great Britain & Ireland we are committed to becoming a Disability Confident Employer.

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Early Careers 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 will take the form of an interview or assessment centre. Assessment centres typically include some combination of activities such as group problem-solving tasks, individual interviews, presentations and in-tray exercises. Interviews are typically competency based.
• 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.

To all recruitment agencies:

Siemens Healthineers' recruitment is internally managed, with external support permitted only when a qualified supplier has established a formal contract with us. Unsolicited candidate submissions and referrals, absent a current supplier contract, do not establish consent and are ineligible for fees. We delete and destroy unsolicited information, thus, would recommend you refrain from any such practices. Your adherence to our policies is appreciated.

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