Apprentice - Electrical Technician (Level 3)

Launch Your Career with Siemens Starting Salary: £24,455 Location: Hebburn Start Date: September 2026 Duration: 3.5 years Join us at Siemens and kickstart your career in a place where innovation meets inclusion. Whether you're passionate about tech, people, sustainability, or strategy - we've got a role that will challenge and inspire you. Why Siemens? This isn't just a job, it's a journey. You'll be part of a vibrant early career's community, solving real business challenges, learning from experts, and growing every day. We care about your success, your wellbeing, and your future. What Makes Our Process Different? No CV Bias: We're changing the game. Your CV will need to be attached but won't be seen by the hiring team until the final stage of the recruitment process. We focus on potential, not past experience. What Will Your Day Look Like? You'll be based in Hebburn, and work on-site 5 days a week, giving you hands-on experience essential for this practical role. We encourage this on-site presence to help you learn, connect, and thrive. You will be joining the Electrification Automation business within Siemens Smart Infrastructure - responsible for delivering high voltage control protection and control systems into our UK customer base. Part of being an apprentice at Siemens means you get to work on real life projects whilst being supported on a guided learning journey. This will be a 3.5 year apprenticeship where you will complete the Level 3 Engineering Fitter standard. Your learning will be supported throughout your programme by Siemens mentors and by one of our training partners who will be the apprenticeship provider. Your role will include: Wiring electrical assemblies and preparing cables following diagrams and customer specifications. Uploading configurations, setting up test systems, and supporting testing of protection and control systems. Working as part of the Testing and Wiring Team, collaborating with other departments like project delivery and sales. Learning to use engineering software, testing tools, and processes to help deliver solutions. Assisting with factory and site testing, installation, and commissioning activities. Taking responsibility for small projects and helping improve how we work. What We're Looking For We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, if you're curious, motivated, and ready to learn, we want to hear from you. Achieved or on track to achieve at least 5 GCSE's grade 4 or above including Maths and English Language. Interest in electrical engineering and a hands-on approach to learning. Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Able to work well with others and communicate clearly. Organised and willing to take on new challenges. What's In It For You? 26 days paid holiday + 5 volunteering days Discounts on everyday spending Subsidised gym memberships An induction week alongside your Early Careers cohort; build your network and get to know Siemens. A celebration at our Early Careers Gala when you complete your programme Belonging Transforms We are fully committed to providing equal opportunities and building an inclusive workplace where a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives thrive. We embrace the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world because we know that diverse minds drive innovation. If your application makes it to the assessment stage of our process, please reach out to the recruiter who has been in contact with you and let us know of any requirements you have. 'Belonging Transforms' is at the heart of Siemens Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion; learn more with this link. Ready to Shape the Future? We receive lots of applications and may close our roles early as a result of this, so we really encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The future is exciting at Siemens, and we'd love you to be part of it. Apply now and start your journey with us #apprentice #apprenticeship #electrical #engineer #engineering #LI-CW1