UK 2025 Cellular Network Field Engineer Apprenticeship

Vodafone; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone is offering a pioneering apprenticeship for a Cellular Network Field Engineer in Newbury, UK. This role involves supporting the 5G rollout and maintaining mobile network infrastructure, providing a unique opportunity to gain a Level 4 qualification while working in a dynamic environment. The apprenticeship combines academic learning with practical on-the-job training, ensuring a strong foundation for a career in telecommunications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

28 days holiday

5 charity days

Quarterly wellbeing days

Flexible working options

Employee discounts

Pension contributions

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Candidates should care about customer satisfaction.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic, changing environments is essential.
• Innovative and forward-thinking mindset is required.
• Ambition for growth and development is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support the UK’s 5G rollout and maintain mobile network infrastructure.
• Install, optimize, and restore mobile services.
• Ensure safety standards are met while working at height.

Skills

Customer satisfaction

Dynamic adaptability

Innovation

Ambition for growth

Education

Level 4 qualification

Job description

Vodafone Newbury, England, United Kingdom

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Who We Are
We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

What You’ll Do
Want to be part of something new and pioneering? Welcome to the Cellular Network Field Engineer role, a new, innovative, multi-skilled engineering apprenticeship.

The CNFE apprenticeship standard is the first of its kind in the telecommunications industry, providing a foundation for a career in this rapidly evolving environment.

This role involves supporting the UK’s 5G rollout, installing and maintaining 4G and 5G technology on masts across various locations. You will develop, maintain, and optimize the UK’s mobile network infrastructure, including electrical systems, fibre cabling, radio modules, and RF systems, often working at height.

Internally, you will interact with project managers, rigging managers, resource controllers, and others; externally, with site providers, landlords, and the public. Your responsibilities include installing, optimizing, and restoring mobile services, managing the lifecycle of telecommunications infrastructure, and ensuring safety standards are met.

This apprenticeship offers a level 4 qualification, combining academic learning with on-the-job training. Upon completion, Vodafone UK will support your ongoing career development.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary between £25,870 - £28,440 plus performance bonus
• 28 days holiday, 5 charity days, and quarterly wellbeing days
• Leading learning tools, parental leave policies, and flexible working options
• Benefits including employee discounts, pension contributions, and retail discounts

Note: The Field Delivery team operates 24/7, requiring flexibility for shift work, standby rotations, including nights and weekends.

Who You Are

• You care about customer satisfaction
• You thrive in dynamic, changing environments
• You are innovative and forward-thinking
• You are ambitious for growth and development

We seek apprentices who embody our Spirit values daily. Locations available: Newbury or London.

All offers are subject to background checks, including criminal and financial checks. For reasonable adjustments during recruitment, visit our Accessibility page or contact us at [e-mail]