Field Service Engineer - Apprentice - United Kingdom (Central Region)

Together, we can beat cancer. At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company, we bring together the world's best talent to realise our vision of a world without fear of cancer. Together, we work passionately to develop and deliver easy-to-use, efficient oncology solutions.

We are part of an incredible community of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, to improve people’s lives around the world. We embrace a culture of inclusivity in which the power and potential of every individual can be unleashed. We spark ideas that lead to positive impact and continued success.

If you want to be part of this important mission, we want to hear from you.

Varian is the world’s largest manufacturer of medical devices and software for treating cancer and other medical conditions with radiotherapy, radiosurgery, proton solutions and brachytherapy. Our vision is a world without fear of cancer.

We now have an excellent opportunity to join our Apprenticeship Program, within our Field Service team, at Varian, UK. As a company, we are strongly committed to our Apprenticeship programme. The ideal candidate will be willing to continue their education by undertaking HNC (Higher National Certificate) a 2 Year course of day release. This will be subject to agreement between Apprentice and Varian.

The Opportunity

• Our Training Program offers:

• Year 1: Full time at college, covering the basics of Electrical and Mechanical skills
• Years 2 & 3: Day release at college plus involvement in our Internal Programme covering different departments within the company e.g. Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Product Support Engineering

Apprenticeship Role:

• Successfully complete the first year of college and obtain Level 2 qualification to enable progression to Level 3 qualification
• Successfully complete the years 2 & 3 of college and obtain Level 3 qualification to enable progression to Level 4 qualification
• Meet regularly with Employer Services to review NVQ portfolio and key skills progress and agree objectives, actions and deadlines
• Meet regularly with the Production Manager for opportunity for feedback on apprenticeship progress, issues and training requirements covering both technical and personal skills
• To carry out other duties as may be reasonably assigned by your manager in line with the Apprenticeship program

Apprenticeship Entry Requirements:

• Minimum of three GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above, including Maths, Science and English
• An aptitude for organization, results and quality and eagerness to learn

Anticipated Apprenticeship Program Start Date: Beginning September 2024

Varian is required to comply with all local and applicable regulations that may be associated with vaccine requirements for certain roles.

Fighting cancer calls for big ideas. We envision a world without fear of cancer. Achieving this vision takes dedication and commitment from all of us, every single day. That’s why we celebrate and value the distinctly beautiful and intersectional identities of each of our employees. We are a mirror of our patient-base, which allows us to innovate. Big ideas come from everywhere, and the best ideas are fostered by our unique individual experiences. At Varian, we encourage you to bring your whole self to work and believe your bold and authentic perspective will help to power more victories over cancer.