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ICT Telecoms Field Engineer Apprentice - Career development with industry-leading qualifications (Hiring Immediately), Chesterfield
Client: Telent
Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 5
Posted: 24.04.2025
Expiry Date: 08.06.2025
Job Description:
Locations: Field based - M62 Corridor
Qualification: Level 3, Information Communications Technician
Join Telent's Apprenticeship Programmes and work as part of a company impacting the lives of people across the UK and Ireland. With diverse projects and specialities, we offer apprenticeships tailored to different learners. Grow, develop, and learn from professionals while building your career with Telent and gaining industry-leading qualifications. We value our Early Careers Talent as future leaders and seek passionate individuals with potential. Join Telent and be part of something bigger.
Do you enjoy working with a supportive, down-to-earth team and using your initiative in the field? Our Field teams are crucial in delivering contracts, whether through maintenance, installation, cabling, or civils works. Help keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.
What you’ll do:
Our apprentices experience rotations across departments to enhance skills, knowledge, and personal development, gaining insights into Network Services.
This role offers great career progression in telecommunications while earning a recognized qualification.
* Work in various environments: offices, outdoors, BT exchanges, data centres, emergency service locations.
* Learn to install, maintain, and test on-site equipment per contract requirements.
* Work on Emergency Service vehicles installing, maintaining, testing, and commissioning telecommunications equipment.
* Understand Emergency Services Radio Communications, VHF/RF/Microwave systems.
* Work with Optical Fibre: cable preparation, OTDR testing, interpreting results.
* Learn about IP routers and networks.
* Understand project requirements of Telent's customers 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.
* Occasional work in Emergency Services locations or around vehicles.
* No experience required; full training provided.
* Candidates with the right attitude, commitment, and eagerness to learn are sought.
* Equipment provided: vehicle, mobile phone, laptop, PPE.
* Ownership of tasks and personal development is essential.
* Effective communication skills are vital.
* Logical thinking and problem-solving skills are important.
* Physically capable and normal colour vision required.
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 Specifics:
* Duration: approximately 24 months.
* Starting salary: £17,500, increasing over time.
* Qualification: Level 3 Information Communications Technician.
* Support from Bragd, our training provider.
* Primarily field-based with office and college visits.
* Potential for full-time employment after completion.
What we offer:
A dynamic career with opportunities across sectors, roles, and technologies. We promote an inclusive culture that values diversity and ideas. Benefits include 34 days holiday, pension, family policies, health support, and discounts.
About Telent:
Telent is a technology leader in mission-critical communications and digital infrastructure, helping connect communities with innovative solutions. Join us to make a difference and be part of a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals.
Our Values:
* Be Inclusive
* Take Responsibility
* Be Customer-focused
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