Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineer

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Swadlincote

On-site

GBP 12,000 - 17,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full training and development

Long-term career progression

On-site parking

Company pension scheme

Additional leave entitlement

Job summary

Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineer role in Swadlincote for 36 months, Level 4 Cellular Network Field Engineer apprenticeship. Full training provided; national travel may be required and hours are Monday–Friday 8am–5pm with occasional weekend/out-of-hours work. £10.50 per hour.

Join a UK telecoms rigging company delivering nationwide projects, with hands-on field work, practical problem-solving and clear career progression in telecoms.

Qualifications

Hardworking, reliable attitude required.
Willingness to learn and adapt to telecoms field.
GCSE Maths and English (A*-C/4+).

Responsibilities

Work as part of a national telecommunication projects team.
Assist with installation and rigging on telecoms sites.
Adapt to site changes and assist with on-site challenges.
Maintain safety, accuracy and workmanship standards.
Support the team with day-to-day field operations.

Skills

Hardworking attitude

Reliability

Conscientiousness

Driving licence

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineer

Swadlincote, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/29/2026

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

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

The steps you take will provide you with valuable first‑handexperience, knowledge, skills and qualification to help really drive yourcareer 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-hourswork may be required depending on project needs

£10.50 per hour

About the Role:

Ourclient is one of the UK’s leading telecommunications rigging companies, workingwith many of the country’s major Mobile Network Operators. Due to continuedgrowth, they are seeking motivated, reliable individuals to join their team asApprentice Cellular Network Field Engineers/Riggers.

Thisis a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career intelecoms with full training provided.

Asan Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineers/Rigger, you’ll work as part ofan experienced field team delivering projects across the UK. The role ishands‑on, varied, and ideal for someone who enjoys practical work andproblem‑solving.

KeyResponsibilities:

Working as part of a team on nationwidetelecoms projects
Assisting with installation and riggingworks on telecoms sites
Adapting to changing site conditions andlast‑minute changes
Identifying and helping solve on‑sitechallenges
Maintaining high standards of safety,accuracy, and workmanship

What You’ll Learn

Working safely at height and usingfall‑arrest equipment.
Understanding of telecoms rigging andantenna systems.
Basic electrical principles, testing, andcertification.
Health & Safety, RF awareness, andfirst aid at height.
Reading and following technical drawings.
Quality assurance and environmentalawareness.
Teamwork, communication, and leadershipskills

About ITP

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

We are fullycommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners andcreating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We expect every teammember to:

Uphold and champion our values, code ofconduct, and safeguarding principles.
Take personal responsibility for understandingand adhering to all safeguarding procedures and policies.
Promote a culture of safety and wellbeingthrough a proactive “do no harm” approach.
Recognise and act on their responsibility insupporting, strengthening, and enforcing safeguarding practices across allareas of work.
Understand and meet any role-specificsafeguarding duties — including, in this position, actively identifyingand reporting concerns, engaging in relevant training, and modelling safeand inclusive behaviours in all apprentice interactions.

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

We change lives -We strive to makea difference for our apprentices, clients, members, ourselves, and our team ona daily basis. We push for diversity and inclusion in our industry bywchallenging perceptions. We embrace individuality. We believe that everyone isequally important.
We are genuine and honest -We breedtrust amongst clients, apprentices, members, and the team. We takeresponsibility for our words, actions, and results. We are human. We encourageone another through honesty and transparency.
We are innovative and unique -Weare empowered by innovation. We strive to make the impossible, possible. We areproud to be the only organisation of our kind, of who we are and how we gothere.
We are Personable -We remindourselves what it’s like to be in others shoes. We have authenticconversations; we are real and so are our relationships.
We are stronger united -We shareour knowledge and experiences. We celebrate one another on our achievements. Wevalue and encourage one another because we win or lose as a team.

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