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ICT Telecoms Field Engineer Apprentice - Career development with industry-leading qualifications (Hiring Immediately), Warrington, Cheshire
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Telent
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Posted:
24.04.2025
Expiry Date:
08.06.2025
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Job Description:
Locations: Field based - M62 Corridor
Qualification: Level 3, Information Communications Technician
Join Telent’s Apprenticeship Programme and work as part of a company impacting lives across the UK and Ireland. We offer diverse apprenticeships to suit different learners, providing opportunities to grow, develop, and earn industry-leading qualifications. We value our Early Careers Talent as future leaders and seek passionate individuals with potential. Be part of something bigger with Telent.
Do you enjoy working with a supportive, down-to-earth team and using your own initiative in the field? Our Field teams deliver, supervise maintenance, installation, cabling, or civils works, helping to keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected 24/7.
What you’ll do:
Our Apprentices rotate through various departments to develop skills, knowledge, and personal growth, gaining insight into Network Services.
This role offers great career progression in telecommunications while earning a recognized qualification.
* Work in diverse environments like offices, outdoors, BT exchanges, data centers, and emergency locations.
* Learn to install, maintain, and test onsite equipment per contract requirements.
* Work on Emergency Service vehicles installing, maintaining, testing, and commissioning telecommunications equipment.
* Learn about Emergency Services Radio Communications, VHF/RF/Microwave systems.
* Work with Optical Fibre, including cable prep, OTDR testing, and interpreting results.
* Understand IP routers and networks.
* Learn about project requirements of Telent's clients and how to meet them.
* Complete risk assessments and understand health and safety standards.
Who you are & what to prepare for:
* This role involves working at heights, outdoors, and traveling across the UK.
* You may work in Emergency Services locations or around vehicles.
* No prior experience required; full training provided.
* Seeking candidates with the right attitude, commitment, and eagerness to learn.
* You will receive a vehicle, mobile phone, laptop, and PPE.
* You must take ownership of your tasks and development.
* Effective communication skills are essential.
* A logical approach and problem-solving skills are important.
* Ability to undertake physically demanding work and normal colour vision.
The Requirements:
* At least 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or higher, including Maths, English, and Science or IT.
* Eligibility to work in the UK.
* Full UK Driving licence.
* Over 18 by September 2025.
* Ability to pass Security Clearance and adhere to Drugs & Alcohol policies.
Programme Details:
* Duration: approximately 24 months.
* Starting salary: £17,500, increasing during the programme.
* Qualification: Level 3 Information Communications Technician.
* Support from Bragd, our training provider.
* Primarily field-based with office and college visits.
* Post-completion, potential for a full-time role at Telent.
What we offer:
Opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies, with a focus on development and impact. We promote an inclusive culture that values diversity and individuality.
Additional benefits include:
* 34 days holiday including public holidays, with buy/sell options.
* Company pension scheme.
* Family-friendly policies.
* Occupational health and wellbeing support.
* Discounts on cinema, dining, shopping via Telent Rewards.
About Telent:
Telent specializes in designing, building, supporting, and maintaining mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure across the UK, connecting communities through innovative technology. Join our team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to excellence.
Our Values:
* Be Inclusive
* Take Responsibility
* Collaborate
* Be Customer-focused
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