Supply chain apprentice Review

Item: Supply chain apprentice at Siemens Healthineers
Rating: 4.5
Author: Anonymous

at Siemens Healthineers

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Purchasing and Supply

Sudbury, Suffolk

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

4.5 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4.5/5 - Overview of Role

4/5 - Skills Development

4.4/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

4/5

My main role within my job is managing a handful of suppliers. I am responsible for raising orders and being the first point of contact for my list of suppliers. I am also getting involved in planning our spares production on site.

To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

5/5

I very much enjoy my apprenticeship programme. It has given me the opportunity to work full time, whilst also gaining qualifications along side this. I am very happy with this route that I have taken.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

4/5

I would say the biggest skill that I have developed is my communication skills. Being able to communicate is vital within my role, as I will be talking to suppliers and cross functional departments on a daily basis.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?

4/5

My programme is well structured. I always have time for my college work, and I have been given opportunities within my role to get very involved. The only thing I would like to include in my programme is a bit of time with other departments in the business.

How much support do you receive from your employer?

5/5

I am very satisfied with the support that I receive from my employer. I am very supported with any issues that I have, and receive great support with regard to my college work.

How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

5/5

As previously mentioned, I have always had great support towards my qualifications.

How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

4/5

I feel like It has given me a greater knowledge into some arears of my role. The only downside would be some of the topics within my qualification are not relevant to my current role, but they are definitely going to be helpful in the future.

Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

4/5

Yes, this is a great positive within our organisation. There is many events, well being events and celebration events that are organised by our company.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Siemens Healthineers to a friend?

Yes

Why?

I feel like it is a great company to complete an apprenticeship with. They are very supporting with everything I do, but also trust me to get heavily involved with the work, which has boosted my learning massively.