Job ID: 220187
Engineering Apprentice
Siemens Digital Factory & Process Industries & Drives |
Manchester
Siemens are recruiting for an engineering apprentice within Digital Factory &
Process Industries and Drives business at our location in Manchester. This
role forms part of the Siemens' Industry Sector, we are one of the world’s
leading suppliers of innovative, environmentally friendly products and
solutions for industry customers.
What are my responsibilities?
This Higher Apprentice program lasts for approximately 4 years, during
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Computer literacy
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Manual dexterity
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Problem solver
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Team worker
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Ability to communicate
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Self-motivated and organised
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Excellent time management
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Knowledge of basic electronics would be an advantage, but must be
able to demonstrate a passion for engineering or manufacturing of
technology products.
which time you will gain the necessary skills to perform one of a number of
engineering roles. During your time as an apprentice, you will work towards:
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NVQ Level 2 in performing engineering operations (PEO) - Conducted
as 'block release' at Trafford College.
What else do I need to know?
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NVQ level 4 in advanced manufacturing (delivered in the workplace)
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Technical Certificate - HNC (conducted one day per week at Trafford
Siemens DF & PD provide innovative solutions for UK industry - we optimise
college). This in turn can lead to conversion into a HND and ultimately
our customer’s processes, maximise productivity and reduce their energy
a BEng.
costs with our product range and totally integrated solutions. The product
areas with which DF & PD sells to customers are Industry Automation,
The apprenticeship will be provided by our Digital Factory & Process
Automation Systems, Control Components and systems, Sensors and
Industries and Drives (DF & PD) division. The programme will allow you to
Communications; Drive Technologies: Motion Control, Large Drives,
experience work in a broad range of departments and roles within Siemens
Mechanical Drives. If you’re looking to develop a career in Engineering, we
DF &PD. The placements will be arranged so that relevant knowledge has
offer early responsibility, mentoring and continuous professional
been built up, giving you the experience necessary. The latter end of the
development; you’ll be working for a company that’s committed to
programme is where you will have an opportunity to choose a career
innovation and facing challenges. Our strength in a number of industry
direction and as such have dedicated placements in your chosen field
sectors – from the established to the emerging – makes us a consistently
leading to positions as project engineers, technical supports engineers,
popular choice for graduates from a wide variety of engineering and
sales engineers, field service engineers amongst the many possible roles.
technology degree backgrounds. Siemens offer competitive salaries and an
excellent benefits package. To find out more please visit our website, click
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Two A Levels / A2: Grades A*-C or equivalent (one must be in either
Maths, Physics or Engineering)
We also accept equivalent and higher qualifications for example a
BTEC Level 3 certificate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with an
overall merit or distinction would also be considered.
This apprenticeship scheme is recognised by the IMechE and the IET and
leads to professional registration at EngTech level of accreditation with the
Engineering Council.