London Underground Telecoms Engineer Apprentice; Apprenticeship

Position: London Underground Telecoms Engineer Apprentice (Apprenticeship)
London Underground Telecoms Engineer Apprentice

Location:

Pirin Court, field based across London

Qualification:

Level 3, Information Communications Technician

Starting salary: £17,500

When you join one of Telent's Apprenticeship Programmes you will be working as part of a company that effects 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 its vitally important for us to find the individuals with passion and potential to achieve together. Join Telent and be part of something bigger.

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 working 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. You will work on an integral piece of infrastructure that keeps London moving and carry out tasks under supervision. The successful applicant will learn how to repair and restore service tasks across the range of the client assets under contract.

Perform installation and commissioning tasks in accordance with H&S and London Underground and Network Rail procedures.

What you'll do:

Carry out maintenance activities on communication systems throughout the infrastructure
Install & commission on site equipment in line with the various contract requirements
Work various shift patterns including nights and weekends
Learn and master the health & safety requirements of the role and understand the importance of them
Test & commission a vast array of products across multiple technologies
Unload, check, handle, store and prepare all the equipment
Work in a multitude of environments from stations to trackside
Work as part of a team or work alone
Learn the requirements of the different customers and contracts and how to fulfil those needs
Become part of a wide and multi-skilled field force
Own problems and take the responsibility of solving them
Proactively support Telent and recognise when colleagues need help
Maintain personal contact with other members of the team, Duty managers, Service Centre personnel, Lead Engineer, Site Person in charge, stores personnel etc.
Maintain contact with all departments as required
Work to the directions of the Training / Departmental Managers
Work outside in all weathers both day and night
Work in inaccessible places in dangerous, safety critical environments
Complete work Experience logbooks - to be produced and communicated on a Friday
Wear the correct and required image clothing at all times
Must adhere to 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 travelling and working across London
This is a hands-on and practical role
The "Hub" for this role will be the Telent office situated at Pirin Court
We don't require individuals with experience as we will provide full training in all aspects of the role from how to use tools/equipment to working at heights to ensuring safe working practises. 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
Although supported throughout the programme by us at Telent you will need to take ownership of your tasks and personal development
Client and customer service is critical to the services we provide customers.
You will need to have strong planning and organisation skills
Communication is vital; you will need to be an effective communicator both…