Trainee Telecoms Engineer

Trainee Telecoms role

Orbital Internet Group is an award-winning leader in the telecoms industry, with over 25 years of experience delivering exceptional service. Fuelled by rapid growth and a fresh injection of capital from our Private Equity Partners, we are poised to expand even further.

The Orbital Internet Group is home to three distinct brands: Orbital Net, Vfast Internet, and Vfast Parks, each offering tailored products and services to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

As we enter an exciting period of transformation, we’re seeking dynamic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team and help shape the future of our business.

We are seriously passionate about what we do and are determined to offer reliable services and a great customer experience by utilising our in-house engineering excellence to deliver our Wireless Fibre (WiMAX) solution, full fibre business parks deployment, and many more turnkey solutions.

VfastParks is one of three brands at Orbital Internet Group. VfastParks offers a best in class connectivity solution for the UK holiday and staycation market. We have a nationwide reach with a very focused and determined team aiming to be the leading provider in the market. We offer bespoke partnerships with Operators in the market to delight their customers and ours.

We are a market leading business looking to grow significantly. This will create the opportunity to be a part of a really exciting journey enabling consistent personal and career growth. Other reasons include:

• An employee focused organisation; We have a vibrant and diverse team of people and we are always excited to welcome new members who can contribute to our culture;
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge telecom technologies in a dynamic industry;
• Collaborative and supportive work environment;
• Career growth and development opportunities.

• 31 days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays); increasing with tenure at the business
• Birthdays Off
• 6 Month Reviews
• Vfast Internet Home Broadband
• Regular Team Socials
• Concessions (Telco, Holidays, TV Packages etc)
• Perkbox
• Dr Care Anywhere access

Orbital is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Trainee Telecoms Engineer.

The right candidate will be based in the Kent area, with occasional travel required for work assignments away from the office. Flexibility and the ability to work on-site at different locations will be essential for this role. You will work across all sectors of Telecoms Engineering at Orbital, including Wireless, Fibre, and PIA.

The job is field-based. A clean driving license is essential.

No experience needed; however, to apply for this role, you will be practical, organised, motivated, articulate, and proactive, with a strong attention to detail. The willingness to learn new things and embrace technologies used within the company will greatly help you with further progression, complemented by the ability to complete tasks under minimal supervision.

• Previous experience working in a similar role, for other telecommunication companies or satellite-based installers, would of course be advantageous.
• An understanding of wireless technologies and the radio spectrum will be required.
• Experience in routing cables, mounting aerials, poles, and brackets will be required.

Full training will be given, but applicants MUST show to have the following Attributes & Essential Skillset.

• Confident Working at Heights
• Experience Working with Ladders
• Experience of using Safety Equipment
• Good Knowledge of using PC/Laptop & Software Packages
• Field / Site based H&S understanding
• Use of power tools and all associated hand tools required for the type of role.

Your job will include both installations and maintenance at residential properties and commercial premises. As this position is customer-facing, you will be required to present a friendly, helpful, positive attitude at all times. You will also be required to dress appropriately for the role, and therefore you will be provided with company branded attire to allow you to be the external representative of the company.

All tools and equipment will also be provided to perform the role.

A fully equipped clean company van will be provided on completion of the trial period for the right candidates.

• Day shift on site for 9am – 5.30pm
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Enrolled to an on-call rota
• Working away
• Night work when required