London Underground Telecoms Engineer Apprentice (Level 3)

London Underground Telecoms Apprentice

Field based across London

Level 3, Rail Technician

Duration – 36 months

Salary – £14,000

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Engineering
When you join our Engineering Team at Telent, you’ll be empowered to innovate and drive common solutions, working closely with technical experts who are proud of the impact their work makes. Come join a high-performing team doing complex and critical work. Help build and keep the nation’s critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

What you’ll do:

As a London Underground Engineering apprentice, you will carry out maintenance activities on communications systems, and will always ensure effective restoration/repair of customer systems under supervision.

You will rotate around the three departments of the Metro business and perform all work tasks under supervision. You will repair and restore to service tasks across the range of the client assets under contract. Perform installation and commissioning tasks in accordance with H&S and London Underground Procedures.

Typical Deliverables;

• Learn and master the health & safety requirements of the role and understand the importance
• Carry out maintenance activities on communication systems throughout the infrastructure
• Install & commission on site equipment in line with the various contract requirements
• 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 fulfill 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, leading engineer. SPC, stores personnel etc.
• Whilst on duty maintain contact with LUL departments as required.
• While on duty, work to the directions of the Training / Departmental Managers.
• Work outside in all weathers
• Work in inaccessible places amongst danger
• Work Experience logbooks – To be produced and communicated on a Friday to allow Management team to monitor effectiveness
• Communication with Management and Admin Team of Absence and non-Business as Usual reporting.
• Image clothing will be worn at all times whilst on duty.
• Must adhere to Transport at Work Act with particular attention to the Drugs and Alcohol Policy.
• Whilst on duty ensure that all appropriate PPE is worn.

Key requirements:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9 to 4. Specifically, in Maths, English and Science or an IT related subject (A* to C)
• Full UK Driving licence
• Be 18 Years old from 2023

Desirable

• Basic Knowledge of Windows operating systems
• Basic knowledge of ICT applications and Networking

Behavioural requirements

• Have an interest in developing your skills
• Be able to commit 100% to the programme and your personal development
• A strong focus on Client and customer service
• Experience in communicating with internal and external stakeholders
• Strong planning and organising skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Be able to undertake physically demanding work and possess normal colour vision and hearing
• Adhere to telent’s strict policy on Drugs & Alcohol
• Be able to work at heights
• Be an effective communicator both written and verbal
• Have a positive, can-do attitude
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Be keen to work outdoors in all kinds of environments

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies and clients 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 on-going 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:

• 33 days holiday, including public holidays, 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. of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure. 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.

Brilliance brought together.

We are guided by our values and behaviours:

• Be Inclusive
• Take Responsibility
• Collaborate
• Be Customer-focussed