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Engineering Technician Apprenticeship - Level 3

Siemens Healthineers
Oxford
6 months ago
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Join us in pioneering 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. At our Magnet Technology factory in Eynsham, Oxfordshire, we've been welcoming apprentices for many years and you will join a network of apprentices and early career professionals that are highly valued across the business. Our site is at the forefront of manufacturing high-tech medical imaging equipment used by healthcare professionals worldwide, and our Manufacturing Engineering team are a vital part of this operation. As we plan for our move to our new purpose-built factory in the next few years, our Engineering Apprentices have an important role to play in ensuring our future readiness. Starting at the end of August 2024, as a Level 3 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 Advanced Apprenticeship, you will gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in Engineering and Manufacturing in a world-class environment. Over time, you'll take on more responsibility and accountability as your skills, knowledge and expertise increase to set you up to excel in future Manufacturing Operations roles. Your role: 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. In addition to this we have a strong network of current Apprentices at different stages already partway through their Apprenticeships with us. Over the four years you will be working towards the Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard, which is delivered in partnership with BMet. What else do I need to know? 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. 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. About you You should have or be working towards 4 GCSEs at Grade 5 (C) or above which must include Maths, English Language, and Science. You will be studying towards the higher-level Maths GCSE, desirably obtaining a Grade 6 (B) or higher. You must be keen and have an inquiring mind and be able to demonstrate your enthusiasm for your work and our business. You will possess excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills to enable you to work within a team focused environment. You must be able to produce accurate work that is to strict specifications. An interest in 'making things' is essential. You should be able to demonstrate your interest in activities outside of your school life e.g., Duke of Edinburgh, Scouts, Guides, sports teams etc. You must also have eligibility to work in the UK for the duration of the four year Apprenticeship and meet the Department for Education and Skills funding rules , including residency criteria. We are a proudly ranked in the Top 100 Employers at Rate My Apprenticeship , based on anonymous reviews submitted by our own Apprentices. To find out more about our Company, our Culture, and our commitment to Sustainability and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion , please visit our website . 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. 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 are welcome applications from individuals with disabilities. In Great Britain & Ireland we are Committed to becoming a Disability Confident Employer. We care about your data privacy and take compliance with GDPR as well as other data protection legislation seriously. For this reason, we ask you not to send us your CV or resume by email. Please create a profile within our talent community and subscribe to personalized job alert that will keep you posted about new opportunities. 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. #CVL

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