Apprentice Field Service Engineer

Siemens Healthineers is one of the world’s largest suppliers to the healthcare industry and a trendsetter in medical imaging, laboratory diagnostics and medical information technology.

We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and aspiring individuals to join our Field Service Engineer Apprenticeship based in the M6 corridor (Stoke, Crewe, Warrington) region, beginning in August 2026.

This engineering apprenticeship will involve dedicated training on your journey to becoming a skilled Field Service Engineer in the healthcare industry and offers a favourable apprenticeship salary and benefits.

In this Field Service Engineer Apprenticeship role, you will join our field-based engineering team of approximately 200 engineers and be ultimately responsible for installing, repairing, and maintaining our medical systems. You will provide vital technical service support to our customers and work at hospital sites throughout the UK, initially focusing on customer sites within the M6 corridor (Stoke, Crewe, Warrington) region.

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

Develop an understanding of relevant industry health and safety standards, regulations, and environmental and regulatory requirements. Maintenance and operational practices, processes and procedures cover a range of plant and equipment. Locate, and rectify faults in plant and equipment. Communicate with and provide information to stakeholders in line with personal roles and responsibilities. Read, understand and interpret information and work in compliance with technical specifications and supporting documentation. Inspect and maintain appropriate plant and equipment to meet operational requirements. Assess and test the performance and condition of plant and equipment. Communicate, handover and confirm that the appropriate engineering process has been completed to specification. Position, assemble, install and dismantle electrical plant and equipment, which may include motors, switchgear, cables and conductors, to agreed specifications. Diagnose and determine the cause of faults in electrical plant and equipment. Replace, repair or remove components in the electrical plant and equipment and ensure its return to operational condition.

You can also expect the following:

Travel to sites across your allocated region. Attend other Siemens manufacturing sites across the country on temporary short-term assignments. Visit the Siemens Healthineers Customer Care Centre in Camberley, Surrey. Travel abroad to the Siemens Training Centres in Germany and the US as required.

Training:
Lead engineering maintenance technician - Level 4 HNC

To include:

Practical Skills Training to be delivered at a local college. BTEC Level 3 Diploma to be studied at College on a day-release basis over the first 2 years of the programme - if level 3 not already achieved.  If Level 3 already achieved, will work towards achieving the Engineering HNC. Portfolio of competence-based evidence to meet the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours criteria as outlined in the Standard. End Point Assessment. Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

Training Outcome:
Upon completion of the Apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to apply for a full-time position at Siemens. Healthineers as a Customer Service Engineer with the opportunity of further education and product training.

Employer Description:

Our technology empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies: industry, transportation, buildings and grids. Our solutions accelerate the digital transformation of multiple industries, to scale sustainability impact.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (Exact shifts to be confirmed).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience