Summary You will join our Electrification Automation business, responsible for delivering high voltage switchgear with its associated protection and control systems and services 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. Wage £24,455 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Engineering fitter (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30 37 hours a week Start date Tuesday 25 August 2026 Duration 3 years 6 months Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work 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 Where you'll work North Farm Road Hebburn NE31 1LX Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider SUNDERLAND ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED Training course Engineering fitter (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions. Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment. Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment. Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions. Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects. Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter. Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate. Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate. Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external). Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation. Reporting work outcomes or issues. Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping. Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate. Operating within limits of responsibility. Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable. Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions. Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment. Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment. Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions. Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects. Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter. Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate. Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate. Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external). Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation. Reporting work outcomes or issues. Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping. Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate. Operating within limits of responsibility. Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable. Training schedule Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard Requirements Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Organisation skills Logical Team working Initiative About this employer 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. Disability Confident A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview. After this apprenticeship Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, and subject to a good training record, you may progress into a permanent role as a Electrical Technician Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: SUNDERLAND ENGINEERING TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006430.