Field service engineer apprentice Review

by Siemens Healthineers

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

As a field service engineer apprentice each day is different whether that is working at a new/ different hospital or working on different machinery and equipment as well as meeting new engineers to shadow daily. No jobs ever the same so the projects can change as well as the responsibilities

10/10

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

I have developed many new and different skills from starting the apprenticeship and believe the main skill I have developed is communication.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme has been brilliant apart from the COVID years that restricted my apprenticeship

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

When starting the apprenticeship the organisation and structure was poor but throughout the apprenticeship the structure has become clear

7/10

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

The employers are brilliant with all managers available at anytime to answer questions whilst also scheduling meetings monthly for teams meeting

10/10

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

The training provider has been good, they have been scheduling meetings every other month whilst always being happy to answer questions at any time

8/10

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

Some of the work that is issued from my training provider is helpful when on site but other work may not be useful.

6/10

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 am aware of

5/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Earning whilst developing new skills on site as well as earning qualifications like the level 4HNC and qualifications from training both online and abroad

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

Great for communication skills, meeting lots of new people everyday, loads of opportunities in the future, progression is great. be enthusiastic and make sure to see and get the opportunity to see every piece of equipment