Degree Apprentice

'Better' Starts Here

Starting salary: £22,308

Location: Congleton

Duration: 4 Years

Join Siemens for more than just a job - It's a rewarding journey with growth, benefits, and a diverse, encouraging environment. Your success and well-being matter to us.

Did you know we're scrapping the CV? We believe skills can be developed, and potential can be nurtured. We're not so interested in what you've done - we care most about who you are and what you can do. Your CV will still need to be attached but it will not be seen by a hiring manager until the selection process has been completed.

You will join a community of like-minded early career professionals where you will bond and grow with team-building activities and real problems to solve. You will be given responsibility for challenging opportunities which will help you succeed.

What can I expect?

We have an exciting Digital Apprenticeship opportunity to join our IT Team. As an IT apprentice, you will start your apprenticeship working with our Service Desk, providing first line IT support to our people and operations. You will then move around the different areas across IT and Cyber security before specialising in your fourth and final year.

The purpose of our IT Team is to ensure that all our IT production equipment is functioning as well as developing new digital solutions to help improve our efficiency and productivity performance.

You will be studying towards the digital and technology solutions professional degree apprenticeship (level 6).

To work in our IT Team, you will develop the following skills.

• Work as part of a team to find root cause faults in our digital systems & fix them.
• Develop methods to ensure faults do not reoccur in the future.
• Support new and current digital applications to help the factory improve.
• Be an excellent communicator to people, fix their IT problems and support the factory by giving progress updates about maintenance activities
• Work flexibly across different areas of the business and supporting our critical IT infrastructure.
• Support colleagues by showing them new IT Technologies and software.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity measures.

What do I need to apply?

We are looking for forward-thinking, inquisitive candidates that demonstrate the following characteristics:

• You think logically, willing to self-learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving
• You enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions
• You can work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change
• Someone who is genuinely interested in software and technology who is wanting to pursue a professional career in IT or Engineering.
• Identify with our values of Zero Harm, Innovative, Excellent and Responsible, and have a strong Growth Mindset.
• Be excited by the prospect of working for the Siemens Digital Industries Division, with our product portfolio and in our customers' industries.

Minimum educational requirements:

You will have achieved or be on track to achieve a Merit / Grade B in relevant level 3 qualifications such as a T-Level, BTEC or A-Levels and Level 2 (GCSE) Maths and English language at grade A-B.

Life at Siemens - Learn more here.

Hear from Apprentice of the Year Award winner 2023, Yasmin Peel, by clicking here

Discover the impact that Siemens makes on our society here.

Diversity isn't just a word - it's our driving force for innovation. Siemens takes pride in our inclusive work environment, and we ensure everyone is seen. Having a broader and deeper range of perspectives at Siemens supports our ability to remain innovative. It enables us to continue crafting world-class solutions, products, and services that transform the everyday.

'Belonging Transforms' is at the heart of Siemens Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; learn more with this link.

What is in it for me?

Elevate your career with Siemens and enjoy personalised benefits designed with your unique journey in mind.

To achieve a balanced work life, Siemens offers 26 days of paid holiday. We embrace our corporate responsibility, offering paid volunteering days that allow you to make a meaningful impact. We also offer discounts on everyday spending as well as subsidised gym memberships and more.

You will be given the right tools for your job, such as a laptop and mobile phone.

Finally, we invite all our Early Careers professionals to end of programme celebration

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please don't hesitate to let us know.

The future is exciting at Siemens, and we want you to be a part of it.

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