Apprentice Rigger

United Infrastructure; Warrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in infrastructure projects is seeking apprentices to join their Connected business. The role offers hands-on experience in telecommunications installation and maintenance, while working alongside a skilled team. You will receive in-depth training and support for a Level 4 qualification, alongside a generous holiday allowance and tailored benefits. Applicants should have minimum GCSEs in English and Maths, a driving licence, and a commitment to the company's values. Join the team today for a rewarding start to your career.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Christmas shutdown

Tailored benefits portal

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is required.
• Willingness to embrace company values.
• Motivation to complete the apprenticeship programme.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation of telecommunications sites.
• Maintain and repair telecommunication sites as required.
• Attend pre-start meetings and ensure compliance with safety policies.

Skills

Customer-focused approach

Safety awareness

Education

Minimum of English and Maths GCSE at grade 9-4/A*-C or equivalent

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

We are looking for apprentices to join our Connected business.

United in the way we think – united in the way we work. Join us at United Infrastructure and work in partnership with our clients to deliver critical infrastructure across the UK.

As an Apprentice at United Infrastructure you will learn something new every day and develop your skills and knowledge in the construction industry in a supportive environment with an approachable team. You’ll get a generous holiday allowance, Christmas shutdown, and a tailored benefits portal that allows you to choose the right benefits for you.

Day to day you will develop your skills and experience to enable you to assist in the installation of telecommunications sites, adopting a customer-focused approach to our clients and their representatives. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Carry out installation activities on towers, roofs and hard-to-reach places observing all safetymeasures, using all necessary personal protective equipment and techniques for working at height.
• Carry out the maintenance on telecommunication sites, as well as troubleshoot and repair these sites when required including new site builds, or technology upgrades.
• Attend pre-start meetings, surveys, MSVs, supervisory visits, and audits
• Have responsibility for the relevant materials, vehicles, and equipment necessary for the completion of a site.
• Ensure all work is in accordance with organisation policies and procedures, including Health and Safety policies.

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto the Level 4 CNFE - Cellular network field engineer apprenticeship qualification with one of our training partners. You will be fully supported through a variety of methods such as classroom or remotely taught sessions, learning materials, and one-to-one support from your tutor or coach. They will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme.

Qualifications

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you have:

• Minimum of English and Maths GCSE at grade 9-4/A*-C or equivalent qualification e.g. functional skill
• Full driving licence.

You must also be available to start full-time work by January 2026 and have:

• The commitment to live and breathe our company values during your work and studies.
• The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your apprenticeship programme.

Please note, as this is an apprenticeship programme, in order to be eligible to apply you must not already have an equivalent level or higher qualification in the occupational area, or significant work experience.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are proud to be a disability confident employer, please contact our Early Careers team at [e-mail] if you would like to apply via this scheme, or to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process so we can discuss how we can support you.

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, please click the I’m interested button and submit an application. We recommend you apply as early as possible as we may close this vacancy if we receive sufficient applications.

Join us at United Infrastructure today and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.