Apprentice X-ray Engineer

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.

Role

  • 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.

Training

  • 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)

Could lead to a permanent position for thr right person.

Apprenticeship Standard
Engineering technician (level 3)
Training Provider
NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP
Working Week
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.
Expected Duration
3 Years 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Sunday, 15th June 2025
Start Date
Monday, 1st September 2025

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Problem solving skills

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade 4/C (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE, grade 4/C (Essential)

About the Employer

XOGRAPH HEALTHCARE LTD
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.
Company
XOGRAPH HEALTHCARE LTD
Location
Knutton Lane, Newcastle, England
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,800 a year
Posted
Company
XOGRAPH HEALTHCARE LTD
Location
Knutton Lane, Newcastle, England
Hybrid / WFH Options
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,800 a year
Posted