Service engineer Review

by Siemens

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

6.6/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Ranges from general maintenance of machines unless a system is down and needs a replacement part.

7/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Better use of tools and software

7/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Enjoyable although college seems to drag on

6/10

4. How valued do you feel by Siemens?

Always Someone to contact when I need it

7/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Work side is well organised, college may vary depending on which one you go to

6/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

For class training the provider does give a lot of support

7/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Always available to help if it’s needed

8/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Salary starts low but I’m hopeful it will pick up quickly

5/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

When fully competent should have lots of opportunities

6/10

9. Would you recommend Siemens to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

In the sector I am employed on you get to enjoy a freedom of not being stuck in the office and get to visit different hospitals and see something different every day (mostly). There are also benefits siemens provide like the car scheme where you get a new car every few years

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Siemens?

Haves some practical skills and be confident in the way you speak. You should be prepared to take some criticism when a customer is not happy with the quality of work or when a machine has continuous problems and they become frustrated. Also it’s best to record everything you do and what other people have to you to do, to cover yourself in case of a bad event