ICT Telecoms Field Engineer Apprentice (Hiring Immediately)

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Telent

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Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

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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 for a company impacting the UK and Ireland. Our diverse projects offer apprenticeships tailored to different learners. Grow, develop, and learn from professionals while building your career with Telent and earning industry-leading qualifications. We value our early careers talent as future leaders, seeking passionate individuals with potential. Join us and be part of something bigger.

Do you enjoy working with a supportive, down-to-earth team and using your initiative in the field? Our Field teams are vital in delivering contracts, whether through maintenance, installation, cabling, or civils works. Help keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

What you’ll do:

Our apprentices experience rotations across departments, gaining skills, knowledge, and insights into Network Services.

This role offers great career progression in telecommunications while obtaining a recognized qualification.

• Work in various environments like offices, outdoors, BT exchanges, data centers, and emergency locations.
• Learn to install, maintain, and test on-site equipment per contract requirements.
• Work on emergency service vehicles installing and maintaining telecommunications equipment.
• Understand Emergency Services Radio Communications and interpret VHF/RF/Microwave systems.
• Work with Optical Fibre, including cable prep, OTDR testing, and interpreting results.
• Learn about IP routers and networks.
• Understand customer and contract requirements and how to meet them.
• Complete risk assessments and become part of a UK-wide field force.
• Implement health and safety standards and regulations.

Who you are & what to prepare for:

• This role involves working at heights, outdoors, and traveling across the UK.
• Occasionally working in emergency locations or on vehicles.
• No prior experience required; full training provided.
• Right attitude, commitment, and willingness to learn are essential.
• You will receive a vehicle, mobile phone, laptop, and PPE.
• Ownership of tasks and personal development is expected.
• Effective communication skills are vital.
• Logical approach and problem-solving skills are important.
• Physically capable and normal color vision required.

The Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or higher, including Maths, English, and Science or IT.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• Over 18 by September 2025.
• Ability to pass security clearance and adhere to drug and alcohol policies.

Programme Specifics:

• Duration: approximately 24 months.
• Starting salary: £17,500, increasing over time.
• Qualification: Level 3 Information Communications Technician.
• Supported by our training provider, Bragd.
• Primarily field-based with office and college visits.
• Post-completion, potential for a full-time role at Telent.

What we offer:

A diverse career with opportunities for development and impact. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity and ideas. Benefits include 34 days holiday, pension, family policies, health support, and discounts.

About Telent:

Leading technology company specializing in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure support across the UK. Join us to make a difference, working with a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals.

Our Values:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Be Customer-focused

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