Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineer

ITP

East Midlands

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 17,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Private medical insurance

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Career progression opportunities

Job summary

ITP is recruiting for an Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineer in Swadlincote. The 36‑month Level 4 apprenticeship provides hands-on telecoms rigging experience, with nationwide project delivery across the UK.

The role entails working Monday–Friday 8am‑5pm, with travel and occasional out‑of‑hours work, and training with full support from the company. The successful apprentice will learn about telecoms rigging, antenna systems, basic electrical principles and safety at height, while

Qualifications

Hardworking and reliable attitude
Willingness to work away from home when required
Comfortable working at height
Full UK driving licence is essential
GCSE Maths & English (A*-C) or equivalent

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team on nationwide telecoms projects
Assist with installation and rigging works on telecoms sites
Adapt to changing site conditions and last-minute changes
Identify and help solve on-site challenges
Maintain high standards of safety, accuracy and workmanship

Skills

Hardworking

Reliable

Conscientious

Willingness to travel

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A*-C)

Job description

Our client is recruiting for an Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineer to join their team in Swadlincote.

The Level 4 Cellular Network Field Engineer apprenticeship programme that we are offering, will allow you to kick-start your career in an industry that is constantly evolving, dynamic and transformational.

The steps you take will provide you with valuable first‑hand experience, knowledge, skills and qualification to help really drive your career forward. We are here to guide and support you every step of the way!

The Position

Job Title:

Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineer

Level 4 Cellular Network Field Engineer

36 months

Location:

Swadlincote DE12– national travel may be required.

Working Hours:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm: Weekend and out-of-hours work may be required depending on project needs

£10.50 per hour

About the Role:

Our client is one of the UK’s leading telecommunications rigging companies, working with many of the country’s major Mobile Network Operators. Due to continued growth, they are seeking motivated, reliable individuals to join their team as Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineers/Riggers.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career in telecoms with full training provided.

As an Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineers/Rigger, you’ll work as part of an experienced field team delivering projects across the UK. The role is hands‑on, varied, and ideal for someone who enjoys practical work and problem‑solving.

Key Responsibilities:

Working as part of a team on nationwide telecoms projects
Assisting with installation and rigging works on telecoms sites
Adapting to changing site conditions and last‑minute changes
Identifying and helping solve on‑site challenges
Maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and workmanship

What You’ll Learn

Working safely at height and using fall‑arrest equipment.
Understanding of telecoms rigging and antenna systems.
Basic electrical principles, testing, and certification.
Health & Safety, RF awareness, and first aid at height.
Reading and following technical drawings.
Quality assurance and environmental awareness.
Teamwork, communication, and leadership skills

About ITP

We help employers develop their best talent and inspire the next generation through apprenticeships, mentoring and training, we’re plugging the UK’s digital skills gap to provide a workforce for the future.

The ITP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

At the ITP, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We expect every team member to:

Uphold and champion our values, code of conduct, and safeguarding principles.
Take personal responsibility for understanding and adhering to all safeguarding procedures and policies.
Promote a culture of safety and wellbeing through a proactive "do no harm" approach.
Recognise and act on their responsibility in supporting, strengthening, and enforcing safeguarding practices across all areas of work.
Understand and meet any role‑specific safeguarding duties — including, in this position, actively identifying and reporting concerns, engaging in relevant training, and modelling safe and inclusive behaviours in all apprentice interactions.

At the ITP, our company culture is important to us, and all employees and consultants are expected to operate in line with our values:

We change lives - We strive to make a difference for our apprentices, clients, members, ourselves, and our team on a daily basis. We push for diversity and inclusion in our industry by challenging perceptions. We embrace individuality. We believe that everyone is equally important.

We are genuine and honest - We breed trust amongst clients, apprentices, members, and the team. We take responsibility for our words, actions, and results. We are human. We encourage one another through honesty and transparency.

We are innovative and unique - We are empowered by innovation. We strive to make the impossible, possible. We are proud to be the only organisation of our kind, of who we are and how we got here.

We are Personable - We remind ourselves what it’s like to be in others shoes. We have authentic conversations; we are real and so are our relationships.

We are stronger united - We share our knowledge and experiences. We celebrate one another on our achievements. We value and encourage one another because we win or lose as a team.

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