Trainee Wireless Communications Engineer

RAFT Systems Ltd; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Portsmouth is hiring a Trainee Wireless Communications Engineer. This role offers comprehensive on-the-job training in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of wireless networks. Ideal candidates will be practical, curious, and eager to learn, with a full UK driving licence. You will gain hands-on experience alongside senior engineers and will have the chance to grow into a fully qualified Wireless Engineer, with a permanent position and benefits such as flexitime and employee mentoring.

Benefits

Additional leave

Company events

Employee mentoring programme

Flexitime

Work from home

Qualifications

• No telecoms experience needed.
• Practical and curious mindset.
• Happy to undertake training for health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced engineers to build skills in installation and maintenance.
• Conduct site and line-of-sight surveys.
• Support system planning and materials preparation.
• Help senior engineers on live projects.

Skills

Interest in engineering and technology

Willingness to learn

Can-do attitude

Good communication skills

Reliability and willingness to travel

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We're Hiring! Trainee Wireless Communications Engineer

UK (travel required)

Location Requirement

When you’re not working in the field, you’ll work from home, but we do require you to be based in Portsmouth or the surrounding areas. This ensures you can easily support local engineering tasks, travel to sites, and meet the needs of the role.

Telecommunications | Field Engineering | Full Training Provided

Are you ready to kick‑start a hands‑on engineering career in one of the fastest‑growing areas of telecommunications?

Curious about how wireless networks keep the world connected?

Looking for a role where you learn on the job and earn while you train?

If so… RAFT Systems wants to hear from you!

Why join RAFT Systems?

At RAFT Systems, we design, build, and maintain cutting‑edge radio and wireless networks across the UK. As a Trainee Wireless Communications Engineer, you’ll be joining an experienced team that delivers real‑world connectivity for major organisations — and you’ll learn how it’s done from the ground up.

This is a genuine entry‑level role:

• No telecoms experience needed
• Full training provided
• Grow into a fully qualified Wireless Engineer

If you’re practical, curious, and excited by technology, this could be the start of an incredible career.

What You'll Be Doing (With Full Training!)

You’ll shadow and learn from experienced engineers, building skills in:

Installation & Maintenance:

• Microwave radio systems
• Fibre and copper transmission networks
• Antenna, power, and electrical systems
• Routine maintenance, inspections, and testing
• Fault finding and troubleshooting

Survey's & Field Work:

• Site and line‑of‑sight (LOS) surveys
• Preparing survey notes and contributing to reports
• Supporting system planning and materials prep

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Working at height training
• On‑site risk assessments
• PPE management and equipment inspections
• Ladder audits, first aid kit checks, and more

Team & Workshop Support:

• Helping senior engineers on live projects
• Preparing tools, equipment, and workshop materials
• Being part of a supportive, close‑knit field team

What We're Looking For:

You don’t need telecoms experience, just the right mindset.

• An interest in engineering, technology, or hands‑on problem solving
• Willingness to learn and undertake safety/working at height training
• A practical, can‑do attitude
• Reliable and happy to travel for site work
• A team player with good communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

A Role With Real Progression

This is not a dead‑end trainee position. We will train you step‑by‑step until you’re a fully competent Wireless Communications Engineer. Your development is our investment.

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Employee mentoring programme
• Flexitime
• Work from home