Engineering Apprentice Review

by Siemens Healthineers

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

7.6/10

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

Maintenance, calibrations, projects, repairs, project management.

9/10

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

Yes, most engineering and projects related skills.

9/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy all aspects of this job.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Organisation needs improvement.

6/10

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

Lots of support for job-related duties, less for college and apprenticeship related.

6/10

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

They deliver all content, but are often slow to respond to emails. There is also a distinct lack of organisation when it comes to the apprenticeship tutor, having been without one for ~6 months (the last one finished employment there and it's taken a long time rehiring).

4/10

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

Reasonably well.

8/10

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.)

There are many event, countryside walks, rounders events, company Christmas parties, etc.

10/10

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

Yes

9b. Why?

Despite some short-comings, this is a good place to work, pay is somewhat fair, but the job and everything it entails is enjoyable and varied.

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

You get as much out of this apprenticeship as you put in.