Business Services Apprentice – Point of Care

Siemens Healthineers

Sudbury (CO10 2XQ)

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 7 June 2026)

Posted on 21 May 2026

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Summary

Start your career with Siemens Healthineers as a Business Services Apprentice. Complete a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship while rotating across HR, Finance and EHS, gaining varied experience and insight into how different teams contribute to the business.

• Wage:

  £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  Salary has planned increase in year 2, pending successful completion of year 1.

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 September 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 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

You’ll join us as a Business Services Apprentice, developing practical skills and gaining real experience across multiple business functions.

This is a learning-focused role, where you’ll rotate and spend time in HR, Finance and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) teams, building an understanding of how a business operates and how different teams work together.

What you’ll be doing:

• Structured rotation across HR, Finance and EHS departments
• Supporting day-to-day tasks across different departments
• Helping maintain records, systems and reports
• Assisting with meetings, training and team activities
• Working with colleagues across the site
• Supporting improvement activities
• Developing digital and administrative skills

Where you'll work

Northern Road
Chilton Industrial Estate
Sudbury
CO10 2XQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

Training will take place on-site at our Sudbury facility, supported by blended delivery. Depending on the delivery model, this may include college attendance or online learning via an e-portfolio, with regular tutor support, workplace visits and observations.

More training information

You will complete your Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship with an approved external training provider. The programme combines structured learning with workplace experience and includes regular progress reviews and assessments.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 5)
• Maths (grade 5)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

As an Apprentice at Siemens Healthineers Sudbury, you will gain exposure to a range of environments including manufacturing, laboratory, warehouse as well as our office setting, so you should be comfortable working in a variety of environments.

About this employer

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers across more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients worldwide.

https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

26 days holiday, 2 paid volunteering days per year, a flexible benefits scheme including private medical insurance, up to 10% employer pension contribution, share and bonus scheme, and support from our 24/7 employee assistance programme. 

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

This apprenticeship provides a broad foundation in business support skills and experience across HR, Finance and EHS.

On successful completion, there may be opportunities to continue your career within Siemens Healthineers in a business support or specialist function.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000032860.

Apply now

Closes in 16 days (Sunday 7 June 2026)

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