Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineer

Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineer

The Opportunity

Our client is recruiting for an Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineer to join their team in Dudley.

The Level 4 Cellular Network Field Engineer apprenticeship programme that we are offering**,** will allow you to kick-start your career in an industry that is constantly evolving, dynamic and transformational.

The steps you take will provide you with valuable first-hand experience, knowledge, skills and qualification to help really drive your career forward. We are here to guide and support you every step of the way!

The Position

Job Title:

Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineer

Apprenticeship Course:

Level 4 Cellular Network Field Engineer

Apprenticeship Duration:

36 months

Location:

Dudley DY3 – national travel may be required.

Working Hours:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm: Weekend and out-of-hours work may be required depending on project needs

Salary:

£10.50 per hour

About the Role:

Our client is one of the UK’s leading telecommunications rigging companies, working with many of the country’s major Mobile Network Operators. Due to continued growth, they are seeking motivated, reliable individuals to join their team as Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineers/Riggers.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in telecoms with full training provided.

As an Apprentice Cellular Network Field Engineers/Rigger, you’ll work as part of an experienced field team delivering projects across the UK. The role is hands-on, varied, and ideal for someone who enjoys practical work and problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working as part of a team on nationwide telecoms projects
• Assisting with installation and rigging works on telecoms sites
• Adapting to changing site conditions and last-minute changes
• Identifying and helping solve on-site challenges
• Maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and workmanship

What You’ll Learn

• Working safely at height and using fall-arrest equipment.
• Understanding of telecoms rigging and antenna systems.
• Basic electrical principles, testing, and certification.
• Health & Safety, RF awareness, and first aid at height.
• Reading and following technical drawings.
• Quality assurance and environmental awareness.
• Teamwork, communication, and leadership skills

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate (negotiable depending on experience)
• Full training and development within the telecoms industry
• Company pension scheme
• Additional leave entitlement
• On-site parking
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance

Desired Skills:

• Hardworking, reliable, and conscientious attitude
• Ability to think on your feet and adapt quickly
• Comfortable working at height
• Willingness to work away from home when required
• Previous hands-on or site-based experience is an advantage, but not essential
• Full UK driving licence is essential
• Grade A*-C/ 4 or higher in GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

Eligibility Criteria

Individuals must have a valid and eligible residency status to apply for this role.

About ITP

We help employers develop their best talent and inspire the next generation through apprenticeships, mentoring and training, we’re plugging the UK’s digital skills gap to provide a workforce for the future.

If this sounds like the role for you, get in touch! Once we receive your application, one of our team will be in touch to help you with the next stage.

The ITP are working on behalf of a third party to advertise their vacancy. By submitting your CV, you agree to be contacted by The ITP and your information to be passed on to a third party.

Safeguarding and Values Commitment

The ITP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful appointment to this role will require satisfactory completion of recruitment checks.

At the ITP, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We expect every team member to:

• Uphold and champion our values, code of conduct, and safeguarding principles.
• Take personal responsibility for understanding and adhering to all safeguarding procedures and policies.
• Promote a culture of safety and wellbeing through a proactive “do no harm” approach.
• Recognise and act on their responsibility in supporting, strengthening, and enforcing safeguarding practices across all areas of work.
• Understand and meet any role-specific safeguarding duties — including, in this position, actively identifying and reporting concerns, engaging in relevant training, and modelling safe and inclusive behaviours in all apprentice interactions.

At the ITP, our company culture is important to us, and all employees and consultants are expected to operate in line with our values:

· We change lives - We strive to make a difference for our apprentices, clients, members, ourselves, and our team on a daily basis. We push for diversity and inclusion in our industry by challenging perceptions. We embrace individuality. We believe that everyone is equally important.

· We are genuine and honest - We breed trust amongst clients, apprentices, members, and the team. We take responsibility for our words, actions, and results. We are human. We encourage one another through honesty and transparency.

· We are innovative and unique - We are empowered by innovation. We strive to make the impossible, possible. We are proud to be the only organisation of our kind, of who we are and how we got here.

· We are Personable - We remind ourselves what it’s like to be in others shoes. We have authentic conversations; we are real and so are our relationships.

· We are stronger united - We share our knowledge and experiences. We celebrate one another on our achievements. We value and encourage one another because we win or lose as a team.

Pay: From £10.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Application question(s):

• Do you have a Full UK Driving License?
• Do you have English and Maths GCSE'S at Grade C/4?
• Are you aged 18 or above for insurance purposes?

Work Location: In person