Engineering Technician Apprenticeship

BMet; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in the United Kingdom seeks an Advanced Engineering Technician Apprentice to join their manufacturing operations. This four-year apprenticeship offers comprehensive training and the ability to gain hands-on experience in engineering and manufacturing. The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 qualification and have the opportunity for career progression upon completion. Pay increases yearly, with a focus on personal development and practical training in a world-class environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and Science at grade 5 required.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience can be considered.
• Willingness to undertake block release and day release training.

Responsibilities

• Join manufacturing operations producing superconducting magnets.
• Gain experience across all areas of production.
• Work towards Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship.

Skills

Logical

Initiative

Education

GCSE in Maths (grade 5)

GCSE in Science (grade 5)

Job description

Overview

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.

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

Duration 3 years 6 months

What youll 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

Where you\'ll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

• Unit 1, Endeavour Way, Bicester, OX25 3AF
• Wharf Road, Eynsham, Witney, OX29 4BP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. Youll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

• 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 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 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.
• 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 familiarise you with our site and operations prior to you starting college in year 1

Requirements

GCSE in:

• Maths (grade 5)
• Science (grade 5)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Logical
• Initiative

About this employer

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.

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.Youll 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

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC2000007753.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 8 March 2026

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