Frequently asked questions

Siemens offer a Flexible Benefits scheme which you can join once you have commenced employment. These flexible benefits entitle you tailor your benefits to fit with your lifestyle and in some cases the benefit can be extended to include your family. Examples of our flexible benefit scheme include the following: - Private Medical Insurance, Dental insurance, Personal accident cover, Additional life assurance, Critical illness cover, Travel insurance, Retail vouchers and Childcare vouchers, Bicycle discounts.

The Siemens Vehicle Plan is a comprehensive provision for those individuals who are eligible for a vehicle with their role.  The scheme typically gives you the option of choosing a vehicle you desire (some business guidance is provided) or taking a cash equivalent.  A great emphasis is placed on environmentally friendly vehicles.  Please discuss this provision further during your interview process.

Siemens provide a defined contribution pension scheme where we will match  your contribution up to a maximum of 10%.  Again further details can be requested during the interview process.

Vision and values

Siemens wants to be best in class for Corporate Responsibility. We have established clearly where we are and where we want to be, as well as what we are good at and what we need to do better. We have developed key performance indicators (KPIs) for Corporate Responsibility and will monitor improvements in energy and water consumption, travel, waste, wellbeing and occupational safety in each business.

In the UK our diversity aspiration is to be ‘representative of the society we serve’   It is very important that we are fair, equal and inclusive in all our activities.  To learn more about what we are doing with regard to diversity please see our
diversity and equality page.

Siemens is such a large organisation spreading across so many sectors that it is impossible to have one single culture. Overall Siemens prides itself on the way it treats its employees and you will find varying cultures across the business depending upon which part of the organisation you join.  Please have a look at our employee profiles in order to understand how our workforce would describe the culture at different locations.

If you have any type of disability please let us know in your application what adjustments you require to take part in the selection process, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate you.  Likewise, if you are successful in the selection process we will then discuss with you what adjustments you would need to be able to work with us, and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate you.

Siemens strongly supports flexible working and a number of our employee profiles highlight people in such positions. Please discuss the possibility of flexible working during the application process.

This is very dependent on the role which you apply for and the exact hours and pattern of work should be discussed in the interview.

A small percentage of our employees are home based. This requirement would be highlighted on the job description and discussed in the interview process.

Siemens is keen to progress people through their chosen careers and ensure that they are constantly being challenged and learning in their jobs. Find out more on our Training & Development page. Specific details of potential career progression are dependent on the role and can be discussed during the application process.

Training & development of our employees is taken very seriously within Siemens to ensure you are doing your best work every day. Please see our training and development page.

Siemens has many sites throughout the UK and each one differs in its facilities. Please discuss the details in the interview for a thorough understanding of the site at which the role will be based.

Business Dress is defined as clothing that is appropriate for an office environment. It is clothing that allows you to feel comfortable at work, yet is professional and presents a good image of Siemens. Within certain Siemens businesses and roles, you may be provided with a uniform or clothing you will need to wear. You can discuss this at interview.

This depends on the role but it is likely that it will be a two stage interview process.

The majority of our interviews are Competency Based Interviews. Competency-based interviews work on the principle that past behaviour is the best indicator of how people will behave in the future. So you will be asked to give an example of when you have demonstrated a particular behaviour in the past. There may also be a technical or functional element to the interview such as a case study or technical test.

You must bring with you proof of ID and right to work in the UK. You may also want to bring a copy of your CV.

Being unsuccessful at one application does not mean you cannot work for us. Siemens have their own internal E-Recruitment System where all the details of applicants are stored. The Recruitment Team will use the E-Recruitment System to contact candidates who have expressed an interest in Siemens previously.

On this careers website, you are able to set up an alert function which will enable you to be notified by email of any new roles that are advertised. See the “Job Management”, "My Alerts" options once logged in to set this up.

The extent of international travel will depend on the role that you apply for. Any role with a substantial amount of international travel is likely to mention this in the job description. You can discuss this further at interview stage.

Your application will typically be screened within 2 weeks of being received by the Recruitment Department.

If you have not heard back from the Recruitment Team within 2 weeks of making an application, please contact us using the details on the right hand side of this page. Please make sure you have the job title and UK reference number before making the call.

It's important to us that you get all you can from investing your time in our selection process, Siemens is therefore happy to provide feedback on why you have not been taken forward in the recruitment process. If you have submitted a CV that has not been progressed this feedback will likely be via email. If you have attended and interview or Assessment event please contact the Recruitment Team and they will be able to book a convenient time to give you feedback over the phone.

We do not typically pay expenses for travel to an interview. If there are exceptional circumstances please discuss this with the Recruiter who contacts you to arrange an interview before you book any tickets.

Please log on to our global careers website: www.siemens.com/careers or search on the right hand side of this page, where you can search for opportunities around the world.