ICT Telecoms Field Engineer Apprentice (Hiring Immediately). Job in Warwick Education & Trainin[...]

Telent; Warwick; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job description

ICT Telecoms Field Engineer Apprentice (Hiring Immediately)

Location: West Midlands, United Kingdom (On-site)

Qualification: Level 3, Information Communications Technician

Starting Salary: £17,500

When you join one of Telent’s Apprenticeship Programmes you will be working as part of a company that affects the everyday lives of people across the UK and Ireland. With our diverse portfolio of projects and areas of specialties, we offer a range of apprenticeships to suit different types of learners. You will have the opportunity to grow, develop, and learn from professionals whilst building your career with Telent and gaining industry-leading qualifications.

Our Field teams are critical in the delivery of our contracts, whether that is delivering or supervising maintenance, installation, cabling, or civils works. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

What you’ll do:

1. Experience a variety of different rotations aimed at progressing your skills, knowledge, and personal development.
2. Work in a multitude of environments such as office, outdoors, BT exchanges, data centres, and emergency service locations.
3. Learn how to install, maintain and test on-site equipment in line with the various contract requirements.
4. Work on Emergency Service vehicles installing, maintaining, testing, and commissioning telecommunications equipment.
5. Learn about Emergency Services Radio Comms and how to interpret VHF/RF/Microwave systems.
6. Work with Optical Fibre including cable preparation, OTDR testing, and interpreting the results.
7. Learn about IP routers and networks.
8. Understand requirements of the different customers and contracts and how to fulfil those needs.
9. Complete risk assessments and implement health and safety standards and regulations.

Who you are & what to prepare for:

This role involves working at heights, outdoors, and travelling across different regions in the UK. On some occasions, you will be working in Emergency Services locations and/or around various vehicles. We don’t require individuals with experience as we will provide full training in all aspects of the role.

We are looking for candidates with the right attitude, commitment, and desire to learn. You will receive a vehicle, mobile phone, laptop, and personal protective equipment as part of the role.

The Requirements:

1. Minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or higher (or equivalent qualification), including Maths, English, and a Science or IT based subject.
2. Must be eligible to work in the UK.
3. Hold a Full UK Driving licence.
4. Must be over the age of 18 by September 2025.
5. Able to pass full Security Clearance vetting.
6. Able to adhere to our Drugs & Alcohol policy and pass a pre-employment assessment.

Programme Specifics:

This apprenticeship is typically 24 months in duration. The qualification you gain will be a Level 3 Information Communications Technician. You will be predominantly field-based with office and college visits as required throughout the programme. On completion of your apprenticeship, we hope to offer you a full-time position with Telent.

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. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and thrive at work.

Additional Benefits:

1. 34 days holiday, including public holidays, 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. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. You’ll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.

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