Apprentice service engineer Review

by Siemens Healthineers

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

I am an apprentice healthcare engineer, working on diagnostic machines, within a hospital or private labs. I go to different sites across Scotland fixing whatever problems or issues that customers are facing.

10/10

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

How to fault find effectively, how to deal with customers properly and lots of engineering skills

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

With me being in the last year of my apprenticeship I thoroughly have enjoyed my time and would recommend an apprenticeship within Siemens Healthineers to anyone who is interested in engineering

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very well structured as we have an apprenticeship coordinator.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive a great level of support as they always check in and make sure you are progress ok

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

My training provider could be better at communicating but other than that they help me when they can

5/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I feel like I perform to a high standard in my role but I would say this is because of Siemens Healthineers as my training provider is more written and my job is more working on site and about gaining experience

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Not that I know of

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Siemens Healthineers to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They treat there staff brilliantly and help you out whenever possible

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

Make sure you have a good knowledge on the company and are interested in engineering