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ICT Telcoms Field Engineer Apprentice (Hiring Immediately), Ipswich
Client:
Telent
Location:
Field based - M62 Corridor
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
3
Posted:
21.03.2025
Expiry Date:
05.05.2025
Job Description:
ICT Telcoms Field Engineer Apprentice
Qualification: Level 3, Information Communications Technician
Starting salary: £17,500
When you join one of Telent’s Apprenticeship Programmes, you will be working as part of a company that affects the everyday lives of people across the UK and Ireland. With our diverse portfolio of projects and areas of specialties, we offer a range of apprenticeships to suit different types of learners. You will have the opportunity to grow, develop, and learn from professionals whilst building your career with Telent and gaining industry-leading qualifications. We rely on our Early Careers Talent to become our leaders of the future, so it’s vitally important for us to find individuals with passion and potential to achieve together. Join Telent and be part of something bigger.
Do you enjoy working with a down-to-earth, supportive team but at the same time be relied on to use your own initiative and problem solve out in the field? Our Field teams are critical in the delivery of our contracts, whether that is delivering or supervising maintenance, installation, cabling, or civils works. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.
What you’ll do:
* Work in a multitude of environments such as office, outdoors, BT exchanges, data centres, and emergency service locations.
* Learn how to install, maintain, and test on-site equipment in line with various contract requirements.
* Work on Emergency Service vehicles installing, maintaining, testing, and commissioning telecommunications equipment.
* Learn about Emergency Services Radio Comms. How to interpret VHF/RF/Microwave systems.
* Work with Optical Fibre including cable preparation, OTDR testing, and how to interpret the results.
* Learn about IP routers and networks.
* Understand the project requirements of Telent's customers and contracts.
* Complete risk assessments and become part of a UK-wide field force.
* Learn and implement health and safety standards and regulations.
Who you are & what to prepare for:
* This role involves working at heights, outdoors, and travelling across different regions in the UK.
* Occasionally working in Emergency Services locations and/or around various vehicles.
* No prior experience required as full training will be provided.
* Looking for candidates with the right attitude, commitment, and desire to learn.
* Provide a vehicle, mobile phone, laptop, and personal protective equipment as part of the role.
* Ownership of tasks and personal development is essential.
* Effective communication skills are vital.
* A logical approach and enjoyment of problem solving are important.
* Able to undertake physically demanding work and possess normal colour vision.
The Requirements:
* Minimum of 5 GCSE’s Grade 4 or higher (or equivalent qualification), including Maths, English, and a Science or IT-based subject.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Hold a Full UK Driving licence.
* Must be over the age of 18 by September 2025.
* Able to pass full Security Clearance vetting for access to secure information, site access, and confidential permissions.
* Able to adhere to our Drugs & Alcohol policy and pass a pre-employment Drugs & Alcohol assessment.
Programme Specifics:
* This apprenticeship is typically 24 months in duration.
* Starting salary of £17,500 which will increase throughout the duration of the programme.
* The qualification you gain will be a Level 3 Information Communications Technician.
* Our chosen training provider will support you in obtaining your qualification.
* Predominantly field-based with office and college visits as required throughout the programme. On completion of your apprenticeship, we hope to offer you a full-time position with Telent where you can continue to pursue your career.
What we offer:
A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills, and make an impact. We are growing and rely on our committed Team to deliver.
We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference and celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and thrive at work.
The additional benefits with this role:
34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year. Company pension scheme.
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