Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineer

Zohorecruit; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineer role in Tamworth offers a Level 4 apprenticeship over 36 months with national travel potential. You’ll join one of the UK’s leading telecommunications rigging companies delivering projects across the UK, with full training provided.

You’ll work as part of a field team on telecoms sites, learn rigging, safety, and electrical basics, and develop teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Hardworking, reliable and conscientious attitude.
• Ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly.
• Comfortable working at height and away from home when required.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade A*-C (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Hardworking attitude

Reliability

Conscientiousness

Adaptability

Working at height

Willingness to travel

Hands-on experience

Education

GCSE Maths & English (A*-C or 4+)

Job description

Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineer

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

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

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

Tamworth – 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.

Safeguarding and ValuesCommitment

The ITP is committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff andvolunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role willrequire satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

At the ITP, 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 by challenging 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.

Requirements

• Hardworking, reliable, and conscientiousattitude
  
• Ability to think on your feet and adaptquickly
  
• Comfortable working at height
  
• Willingness to work away from home whenrequired
  
• Previous hands-on or site-based experienceis an advantage, but not essential
  
• Full UK driving licence is essential
  
• Grade A*-C/ 4 or higher in GCSE Maths& English (or equivalent)
  

Eligibility Criteria

Individuals must have a valid andeligible residency status to apply for this role.

• Competitive hourly rate (negotiabledepending on experience)
  
• Full training and development within thetelecoms industry
  
• Company pension scheme
  
• Additional leave entitlement
  
• On-site parking
  
• Long-term career progression opportunities