London Underground Telecoms Engineer Apprentice
* Apprenticeship Sector: Civil Engineering, Digital, Driving, Engineering, Health and Safety, Information Technology, PR & Communications, Rail
About this Apprenticeship
Location: Pirin Court, field based across London
Qualification: Level 3, Rail Engineering Technician
Starting salary: £17,500
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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. You will have the opportunity to grow, develop and learn from professionals whilst building your career with Telent and gaining industry leading qualifications.
As an Engineering apprentice, you will carry out maintenance activities on communications systems whilst ensuring effective restoration/repair of customer systems under supervision. You will work as part of the wider team across the prestigious London Underground network and Train Operating Company contracts.
You will rotate around the various departments of the Metro business, allowing you to work in a variety of teams and learn how each department works together to achieve the end objective.
What you'll do:
1. Carry out maintenance activities on communication systems throughout the infrastructure.
2. Install & commission on site equipment in line with the various contract requirements.
3. Work various shift patterns including nights and weekends.
4. Learn and master the health & safety requirements of the role.
5. Test & commission a vast array of products across multiple technologies.
6. Unload, check, handle, store and prepare all the equipment.
7. Work in a multitude of environments from stations to trackside.
8. Work as part of a team or work alone.
9. Learn the requirements of the different customers and contracts.
10. Become part of a wide and multi-skilled field force.
11. Own problems and take responsibility for solving them.
12. Proactively support Telent and recognize when colleagues need help.
13. Maintain personal contact with other members of the team and various personnel.
14. Work to the directions of the Training / Departmental Managers.
15. Work outside in all weathers both day and night.
16. Complete work Experience logbooks.
17. Wear the correct and required image clothing at all times.
Must adhere to the Transport at Work Act with particular attention to the Drugs and Alcohol Policy.
Who you are & what to prepare for:
This role involves working at heights, working outdoors, both day and night work and traveling across London. This is a hands-on and practical role.
We don't require individuals with experience, as we will provide full training in all aspects of the role. We are looking for candidates with the right attitude, commitment, and desire to learn.
You will get a mobile phone, laptop, personal protective equipment as part of the role.
Programme requirements:
1. Minimum of 5 GCSE's Grade 4 or higher (or equivalent qualification), including Maths, English and a Science or IT based subject.
2. Must be eligible to work in the UK.
3. Full UK Driving licence will have to be gained by completion of the programme.
4. Must be over the age of 18.
5. Able to adhere to our Drugs & Alcohol policy and pass a pre-employment assessment.
Programme Specifics:
This apprenticeship is typically 36 months in duration with a starting salary of £17,500, which will increase throughout the duration of the programme. The qualification you gain will be a Level 3 Rail Technician.
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 nurture the talent that makes this happen by our ongoing commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference.
The additional benefits with this role include:
1. 34 days holiday, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year.
2. Company pension scheme.
3. A range of family-friendly policies.
4. Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal.
5. Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.
About Telent
Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance of the UK's critical digital infrastructure. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance.
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