Apprentice X-ray Engineer

XOGRAPH HEALTHCARE LTD

Newcastle, Stafford

Closes in 30 days (Sunday 15 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 May 2025

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Summary

This role is based from Staffordshire working alongside our Field Service Engineers in medical settings across Central and Northern England learning and developing the skills required to become an X-ray Engineer. Applicants must be aged 18+ and have a full driving licence due to the nature of the role.

Wage

£20,800 a year

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Potential wage once qualified - £35k per annum.

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
40 hours per week. The role of the Field Service engineer is determined by our customer requirements therefore there may be a need for occasional early starts or late finishes.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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

  • Learn all health and safety information, your responsibilities and the relevant regulations relating to all aspects of your work, including medical x-ray
  • Co-ordinate and plan your days work with the engineer ensuring that you arrive as agreed and have any required equipment that you will require for the task
  • Follow all engineering procedures and processes diligently to ensure the task is carried out correctly
  • Learn Planned Preventative Maintenance following defined procedures
  • Be part of an Installation team learning how to install and commission complex medical imaging equipment
  • Develop your fault finding skills to problem solve mechanical issues, parts replacement and testing electrical and electronic components including safety testing
  • Testing and calibrating the x-ray output from the system, ensuring the system delivers the correct characteristics of x-ray output for the procedure and ensure that critical system alignments are correct
  • Routinely installing and updating software, our systems are a mixture of Windows and Linux platforms with bespoke operating software

Full training will be provided along with continued support and coaching from the Management team and colleagues within the Xograph Engineering team.

This role is based from home working alongside our Field Service Engineers in medical set- tings mainly across the North West of England with occasional work across the UK learning and developing the skills required to become an X-ray Engineer. This is blended with college attendance to provide full apprenticeship programme.

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Knutton Lane, Newcastle, ST5 2GB
  • Victoria Square, Stafford, ST16 2QR

Training

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

College or training organisation

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

  • Engineering Technician - Technical Support Technician - https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeships/st0457-v1-5
  • 20% off the job training at Newcastle College (ST5 2GB) or Stafford College (ST16 2QR)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Problem solving skills

Other requirements

This role is based from home. As an Apprentice X-Ray Engineer, you do not have a routine fixed place of work. You will predominantly perform your duties at customer sites in North West England with occasional travel throughout the UK, to meet with business demand. The successful applicant needs: To be 18 at the commencement of the apprenticeship. To have a full driving licence. To Successfully pass a DBS check

About this company

Xograph is a leading medical imaging equipment supplier serving healthcare providers throughout Ireland and Great Britain. Since 1967 we have provided innovative medical imaging technology, supported by a nationwide team of highly trained engineers and clinical applications specialists.

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Company benefits

Company vehicle is supplied for works and personal use. Lunch allowance. All business expenses covered and equipment provided.

After this apprenticeship

Could lead to a permanent position for thr right person.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP

The Apprenticeship Hub

apprenticeships@nscg.ac.uk

01782 254287

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320841.

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Closes in 30 days (Sunday 15 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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