ICT Telecoms Field Engineer Apprentice (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading tech company as part of their Apprenticeship Programmes, where you will gain hands-on experience in telecommunications and earn an industry-recognized qualification. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in various environments, from offices to emergency locations, while receiving full training. You’ll develop essential skills in network services, installation, and maintenance, all while being part of a supportive team. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company values your growth and offers numerous benefits, including holidays and health support. Start your journey towards a rewarding career today!

Benefits

34 days holiday

Pension

Health support

Discounts

Vehicle provided

Phone provided

Laptop provided

PPE provided

Qualifications

• Right attitude, commitment, and eagerness to learn required.
• No experience needed; full training provided.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work in diverse environments: offices, outdoors, BT exchanges.
• Learn to install, maintain, and test onsite equipment.
• Understand Emergency Services Radio Communications.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Logical thinking

Problem-solving

Education

5 GCSEs Grade 4+ including Maths, English, Science/IT

Tools

Telecoms equipment

Optical Fibre tools

IP routers

Job description

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Client:

Telent

Location:

dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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Job Description:

Locations: Field based- M62 Corridor

Qualification: Level 3, Information Communications Technician

Join Telent’s Apprenticeship Programmes and work as part of a company impacting lives across the UK and Ireland. We offer diverse apprenticeships to suit different learners. Grow, develop, learn from professionals, and gain industry-leading qualifications. We value passionate individuals with potential to lead our future.

Enjoy working with a supportive team and using your initiative in the field. Our Field teams deliver and supervise maintenance, installation, cabling, and civils works, helping keep the nation’s infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

What you’ll do:

Experience rotations across departments to develop skills, knowledge, and insight into Network Services.

This role offers progression in telecommunications and an industry-recognized qualification.

• Work in diverse environments: offices, outdoors, BT exchanges, data centers, emergency locations.
• Learn to install, maintain, and test onsite equipment per contract specs.
• Work on emergency vehicles installing and testing telecoms equipment.
• Understand Emergency Services Radio Communications and interpret VHF/RF/Microwave systems.
• Work with Optical Fibre: cable prep, OTDR testing, interpreting results.
• Learn about IP routers and networks.
• Understand project requirements and how to meet customer needs.
• Complete risk assessments and join a UK-wide field force.
• Implement health and safety standards and regulations.

Who you are & what to prepare for:

• Willing to work at heights, outdoors, and travel across the UK.
• Work in emergency locations and around vehicles.
• No experience needed; full training provided.
• Right attitude, commitment, and eagerness to learn required.
• Vehicle, phone, laptop, PPE provided.
• Own tasks and personal growth: your responsibility.
• Effective communication skills essential.
• Logical thinker, problem solver.
• Physically capable, normal colour vision.

The Requirements:

• At least 5 GCSEs Grade 4+ (or equivalent), including Maths, English, Science/IT.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Over 18 by September 2025.
• Able to pass security vetting and adhere to drug/alcohol policies.

Programme Specifics:

• Duration: approx. 24 months.
• Starting salary: £17,500, increasing during the program.
• Qualification: Level 3 Information Communications Technician.
• Support from training provider Bragd.
• Primarily field-based with office and college visits.
• Post-completion: potential full-time role with Telent.

What we offer:

Opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies. We value diversity, inclusion, and growth. Benefits include 34 days holiday, pension, family policies, health support, and discounts.

About Telent:

Leading tech company specializing in mission-critical communications, supporting UK’s digital infrastructure. Join us to make an impact and be part of a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals.

Our Values:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focused