London Underground Telecoms Engineer Apprentice. Job in London Education & Training Jobs

London Underground Telecoms Engineer Apprentice

Location: Pirin Court, field based across London
Qualification: Level 3, Rail Engineering Technician
Starting salary: £17,500
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When you join one of Telent's Apprenticeship Programmes, you will be part of a company that affects the everyday lives of people across the UK and Ireland. You will have the opportunity to grow, develop, and learn from professionals while building your career with Telent and gaining industry-leading qualifications.

As an Engineering apprentice, you will carry out maintenance activities on communications systems while ensuring effective restoration/repair of customer systems under supervision. You will work as part of a team across the prestigious London Underground network and Train Operating Company contracts.

What you'll do:

1. Carry out maintenance activities on communication systems throughout the infrastructure.
2. Install & commission on-site equipment in line with the various contract requirements.
3. Work various shift patterns including nights and weekends.
4. Learn and master the health & safety requirements of the role.
5. Test & commission a vast array of products across multiple technologies.
6. Unload, check, handle, store and prepare all the equipment.
7. Work in a multitude of environments from stations to trackside.
8. Work as part of a team or work alone.
9. Learn the requirements of the different customers and contracts.
10. Become part of a wide and multi-skilled field force.
11. Own problems and take responsibility for solving them.
12. Proactively support Telent and recognize when colleagues need help.
13. Maintain personal contact with other members of the team and various personnel.
14. Maintain contact with all departments as required.
15. Work to the directions of the Training / Departmental Managers.
16. Work outside in all weathers, both day and night.
17. Complete work Experience logbooks.
18. Wear the correct and required image clothing at all times.

Who you are & what to prepare for:

This role involves working at heights, working outdoors, both day and night work, and travelling across London. This is a hands-on and practical role. We don't require individuals with experience as we will provide full training in all aspects of the role.

You will need to have strong planning and organization skills, and communication is vital; you will need to be an effective communicator both in writing and verbally.

Programme requirements:

1. Minimum of 5 GCSE's Grade 4 or higher (or equivalent qualification). This must include Maths, English, and a Science or IT-based subject.
2. Must be eligible to work in the UK.
3. Full UK Driving licence will have to be gained by completion of the programme.
4. Must be over the age of 18.
5. Able to adhere to our Drugs & Alcohol policy and pass a pre-employment assessment.

Programme Specifics:

This apprenticeship is typically 36 months in duration. Starting salary of £17,500 which will increase throughout the duration of the programme. The qualification you gain will be a Level 3 Rail Technician.

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers, giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference.

The additional benefits with this role:

1. 34 days holiday, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year.
2. Company pension scheme.
3. A range of family-friendly policies.
4. Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal.
5. Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants, and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

About Telent: Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support, and maintenance of the UK's critical digital infrastructure.