Job ID: 213333
Apprentice – Field Service Operative - Midlands
Siemens Traffic Systems | Ashby de la Zouch
From traffic control, congestion charging and low emission
zone solutions to managed services, hosting, eticketing
and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, Siemens Traffic
Solutions has the vision, expertise and product portfolio to
allow transport and city managers to deliver on their
responsibilities: balancing emissions with transport
efficiency and optimising transport modes, assets and
network performance.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSE’s including Mathematics and English (Grades AC), however there are other criteria on which ability in
these areas can be assessed e.g. passed a functional
skills test in the last 5 years that demonstrates the
numerical and literacy skills to the level of GCSE.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
COMPETENCIES
As an Apprentice you will be learning all aspects of the
installation and maintenance of traffic signal equipment.
You will be fully trained by our in house training school and
also be given a mentor who will provide onsite training. A
successful apprentice would look to move in to either an
Installation Operative role or a Maintenance Engineer role
depending on progress, ability and business needs at the
time. The role will be based in the Midlands area working in
Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester and Nottingham. There
may also be opportunities for secondments in to other
departments and therefore your location should be flexible.
Knowledge & Skills:
Outlook - co-operative, helpful, willing to use initiative and
conscientious.
Flexibility - willing to change, move from one activity or
work area to another, learn new activities, pick up new jobs
confidently and easily.
Effectiveness - drive and energy applied to work, accuracy
and reliability, ability to get things right first time.
Teamwork - work towards the team's goals, work well with
other people, communicate effectively within the team and
contribute to a high standard of team morale.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY / TASKS
- Supports installation and maintenance of traffic signal
assets and ancillary equipment
- Assembly of equipment
- On-site routine support work (e.g. cable pulling)
- Replacement of standard equipment (e.g. lamps)
- Visual inspections
- Successful completion of mandatory NHSS training
requirements
- Out of hours working to support service and installation
contract requirements
- Undertake appropriate training with the addition of new
equipment and systems as and when necessary, via formal
and informal training, including on the job training.
- In accordance with the Company Health and Safety
Policy, all employees have a duty to comply with all
Health and Safety Procedures and to be alert in identifying
potential hazards by removing or minimising them
wherever possible.
- Any other duties reasonably requested within the skills
required for the role
Ideally hold or working towards obtaining a full UK Driving
License
How do I apply?
We are looking forward to receiving your online
application. Please ensure you complete all areas, of the
application form, to the best of your ability as we will use
this data to review your suitability for the role.
What else do I need to know?
Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing
diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the
diversity of the communities within which we work.
If you are appointed in to this role you will receive Siemens
PLC terms, conditions and benefits.