Apprentice Field Network Technician (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

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Apprentice Field Network Technician (Hiring Immediately), Milton Keynes

Client: Telent

Location: M62 Corridor (Field based)

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Qualification: Level 3, Information Communications Technician

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. We rely on our Early Careers Talent to become our leaders of the future, so it is vitally important for us to find individuals with passion and potential to achieve together. Join Telent and be part of something bigger.

Do you enjoy working with a down-to-earth, supportive team but at the same time be relied on to use your own initiative and problem solve out in the field? 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:

• Work in a multitude of environments such as office, outdoors, BT exchanges, data centres, and emergency service locations.
• Learn how to install, maintain, and test on-site equipment in line with the various contract requirements.
• Work on Emergency Service vehicles installing, maintaining, testing, and commissioning telecommunications equipment.
• Learn about Emergency Services Radio Comms and how to interpret VHF/RF/Microwave systems.
• Work with Optical Fibre including cable preparation, OTDR testing, and how to interpret the results.
• Learn all about IP routers and networks.
• Understand the project requirements of Telent's customers and contracts.
• Learn 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.
• 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.
• Communication is vital; you will need to be an effective communicator both in writing and verbally.
• Be able to undertake physically demanding work and possess normal colour vision.

The Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or higher (or equivalent qualification), including Maths, English, and a Science or IT-based subject.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Hold a Full UK Driving licence.
• Must be over the age of 18 by September 2025.
• Able to pass full Security Clearance vetting for access to secure information, site access, and confidential permissions.

Programme Specifics:

• This apprenticeship is typically 24 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 Information Communications Technician.
• You will be predominantly field-based with office and college visits as required throughout the programme.

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, celebrating diverse ideas.

About Telent:

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support, and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission-critical communications and technology. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available.

Brilliance brought together.

We are guided by our values and behaviours:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Be Customer-focused