Job ID: 214325
Apprentice – Field Service Operative – North West
Siemens Traffic Systems | Lowton, Greater Manchester
As an Apprentice you will be learning all aspects of the
installation and maintenance of traffic signal equipment.
You will attend college to complete a BTEC Level 3
Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, receive
training by our in house training school and also be
provided with a learning mentor. 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 predominantly in Greater Manchester, but
may also cover the North West region as required. There
may also be opportunities for secondment into other
departments and therefore your location should be flexible.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
4 GCSE’s including Mathematics and English (Grades AC), or equivalent. e.g. passed a functional skills test in the
last 5 years that demonstrates the numerical and literacy
skills to the level of GCSE.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
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Outlook - co-operative, helpful, willing to use initiative
and conscientious.
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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.
Hold or be working towards obtaining a full UK Driving
License
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY / TASKS
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You will spend the majority of the first year at College
studying full time for a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in
Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Beyond that you will
combine day release at college with gaining real life
skills working with experienced staff on site across the
range of activities undertaken from the Lowton depot.
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
minimizing them wherever possible.
Any other duties reasonably requested within the skills
required for the role
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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.
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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.