Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

Siemens Healthcare Limited

Witney, OX29 4BP

Closes in 9 days (Sunday 9 February)

Posted on 2 January 2025

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Summary

As an Advanced Engineering Technician Apprentice at Siemens Healthineers, you will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in one of the world's leading healthcare companies. In this four year Level 3 Apprenticeship, you will gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in Engineering and Manufacturing in a world-class environment.

Wage
£17,000 a year

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Salary will increase each year, with a significant increase after completing first year at college successfully.

Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday - shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 27 August

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

8

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • You will join one of our teams within Manufacturing Operations, which is responsible for the production of superconducting magnets that are installed in MRI and Medical Imaging machines.
  • You will gain experience across all areas of production but will develop specialist skills and knowledge within one area over the four years.
  • You will report to one of our Cell Leaders and your training will be supervised by a qualified assessor.
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Where you’ll work

Wharf Road

Eynsham

Witney

OX29 4BP

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Your training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
  • Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
  • Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
  • Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
  • Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
  • Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
  • Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
  • Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
  • Follow standard operating procedures.
  • Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
  • Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
  • Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
  • Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
  • Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
  • Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
  • Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
  • Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
  • Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
  • Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
  • Follow standard operating procedures.
  • Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
  • Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Your training plan

  • Over the four years you will be working towards the Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard, which is delivered in partnership with BMet.
  • Training will be in the form of block release to college in the first year, followed by day release for the second & third year.
  • During years 2 & 3 you will also gain onsite manufacturing experience.
  • We will familiarize you with our site and operations prior to you starting college in year 1.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 5)
  • Maths (grade 5)
  • Science (grade 5)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this company

We pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

http://www.siemens-healthineers.com (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Depending on business requirements and the performance of the individual, there are opportunities to progress to NVQ Level 3 qualification and beyond, including Higher Education.

  • The intention would be that upon successful completion of the apprenticeship you would take up a role within our Manufacturing Operations team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000293671.

Apply now

Closes in 9 days (Sunday 9 February)

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After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.

Company’s application instructions

Please apply directly via the Siemens Healthineers website.