ICT Telecoms Engineer Apprentice in Somerset

Locations: Hinkley Point C, Hinkley Point, Cannington, Bridgwater, TA5 1UD

Qualification: Level 3, ICT Digital Communications

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 specialities, 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 the individuals with passion and potential to achieve together. Join Telent and be part of something bigger.

Within this role as a Telecoms Field Engineer apprentice, you will work predominantly on the Hinckley Point C project. You will be part of the biggest construction in Europe and be involved in delivering, testing, and commissioning the telecoms solutions and equipment for the new Nuclear power plant build.

What you’ll do:

• Learn the specifics behind networks and the intricacy of installing and maintaining these within a highly niche working environment.
• Gain experience, develop skills and knowledge.
• Gain valuable insight into the inner workings of a live project as it moves through the project lifecycle of design to build.
• Learn how to install, maintain and test on-site equipment in line with the contract and legal requirements.
• Understand the pre-staging and process of installing, maintaining, testing and commissioning telecommunications equipment.
• Work across a multitude of environments such as office, outdoors, data centres, construction sites and customer locations.
• Learn about CCTV, IP routers and networks, Radio networks, Public Address and voice alerting.
• Work with Optical Fibre including cable preparation, OTDR testing and how to interpret the results.
• Learn about the project requirements of Telent's customers and contracts and understand how to fulfil those needs.
• Learn and implement health and safety standards, risk assessments and PPE.

Who you are & what to prepare for:

• This role involves working at heights, working outdoors and travel.
• No prior experience is required as full training will be provided.
• Looking for candidates with the right attitude, commitment, and desire to learn.
• You will receive a vehicle, mobile phone, laptop, and personal protective equipment as part of the role.
• Communication is vital; effective communication both in writing and verbally is necessary.
• Have a logical approach and enjoy problem solving.
• Be able to undertake physically demanding work and possess normal colour vision.

The Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or higher (or equivalent qualification), including Maths, English and a Science or IT based subject.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Hold a Full UK Driving licence.
• Must be over the age of 18 by September 2026.
• 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 18 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 Digital Communications. Our chosen training provider Lifetime Training will support you in obtaining your qualification. You will be predominantly field-based with office 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 we 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, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:

• 34 days holiday, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year.
• Company pension scheme.
• A range of family friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing.
• Portal 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, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. 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. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You’ll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.

We are guided by our values and behaviours: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.