Network Cable Installer Apprentice

AtkinsRéalis; Woodcote; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is offering a Level 6 Apprenticeship in telecommunications, where you will gain hands-on experience while working towards professional qualifications. This role involves collaborating on exciting projects, learning design software, and developing essential skills in installation, maintenance, and client relations. Benefits include a salary of £24,500 per year, flexible working hours, and opportunities for further training and volunteer days.

Benefits

33 days annual leave, including bank holidays

Option to buy additional 15 days or sell up to 5 days

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Two paid annual volunteer days

Training course: Network cabling installer (Level 3)

Responsibilities

• Developing skills in a wide range of exciting projects.
• Learning and using relevant design software and technology.
• Involving in client meetings and assisting in building key client relationships.
• Understanding and learning digital skills to harness technology in new ways.
• Receiving mentoring support while studying toward nationally recognised qualifications.
• Spending dedicated time at college or university to focus on studies.
• Installing copper cabling for Local Area Networking.
• Conducting testing on copper cabling and fibre optic cabling.
• Working safely at height and in confined spaces.

Skills

Strong communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Creativity

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English and Maths (grade C/4)

Job description

Overview

Our apprenticeships are designed to give you an insight into a wide variety of areas of work and the chance to explore where your skills and interests lie. Through a combination of on‑the‑job learning and practical skills development, you’ll work toward your professional qualification. From day one you’ll work on real projects that offer scale and variety, collaborating with others and creating a meaningful impact on the world around us. You’ll be supported by our leaders, technical specialists, a dedicated mentor and our continuous learning and development framework. Not only will you gain valuable on‑the‑job experience and work toward professional qualifications, but you’ll also earn a meaningful salary from day one. We’re proud to pay the Real Living Wage for our Level 6 Apprenticeships.

About the Company

AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organisation. Join us, and you’ll help create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Our global team of 36,000+ employees speaks over 70 languages and represents 130 nationalities across six continents and works across transportation, infrastructure, environment, water, energy, defence, technology and aerospace. Through our apprenticeship programme you’ll experience outstanding training and support for every step of your career. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and feeling like you belong.

Responsibilities

• Developing skills in a wide range of exciting projects
• Learning and using relevant design software and technology
• Being involved in client meetings and assisting in building key client relationships
• Understanding and learning digital skills to harness technology in new ways
• Receiving mentoring support while studying toward nationally recognised qualifications and accreditation
• Spending dedicated time at college or university to focus on studies
• Installing copper cabling components for Local Area Networking (LAN)
• Carrying out maintenance tasks on copper cable networks
• Identifying, locating and repairing common faults
• Installing fibre optic cabling components for LAN and Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure
• Conducting testing on copper cabling according to manufacturer procedures, compliant with industry standards, and interpreting results
• Performing testing of fibre optic cabling using an optical loss test set and fibre inspection tool
• Analyzing copper and fibre test results and providing certification to the customer
• Preparing, constructing, and installing telecommunications equipment cabinets (pre‑built or from flat‑pack)
• Arranging and installing fixtures and fittings for the intended use
• Selecting network equipment components for cabinets, differentiating between switches and routers
• Working at height safely
• Working in confined spaces while implementing health and safety procedures and using personal protective equipment
• Applying health and safety working practices to keep oneself and others safe
• Analyzing plans, deciding on equipment types and quantities, and predicting time frames
• Assessing cable containment requirements and building suitable pathways using tray, basket trunking and conduit systems
• Installing end‑point equipment using fixings and media
• Interpreting customer statements of requirements to determine quantity and quality of components
• Quantifying equipment requirements and timelines for tasks
• Communicating with key stakeholders in the customer’s organization, including the CDM coordinator, project manager and IT security officer
• Maintaining cyber security by applying processes and procedures to protect data confidentiality

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths (grade C/4) – share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience
• Strong communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisational skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Creativity
• Initiative

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: £24,500 per year.

Benefits include:

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Option to buy an additional 15 days or sell up to 5 days
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Two paid annual volunteer days
• Training course: Network cabling installer (Level 3)

Schedule & Logistics

• Hours: Monday to Friday (flexible timings), shifts to be confirmed
• 40 hours per week
• Start date: Monday 7 September 2026
• Duration: 1 year 3 months