Trainee solutions architect

🤩TRAINEE SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT

👟Step into the future of digital care as you help design the smart solutions transforming lives.
Join Appello as a Trainee Solution Architect and start shaping tomorrow, today.


🕰️Hours: 35 hours per week


📅Shift pattern: Monday - Friday 09:00-17:00


💸Salary: from £26,000 per annum dependant on experience


📍Location: Hybrid New Milton, Hampshire UK (long term expectations 2 days in the office)


🎓Training : Initial 2 weeks training full time in the office.


📆Start Date : May/June 2026


⚠️Please note that this role is subject to pre‑employment screening, including RTW, DBS checks and two years of referencing. All screening must be completed prior to your start date, which may result in the start date being adjusted if required.

🌍This role is a UK based role and any hybrid/remote work must also be within the UK.

🌟For this role, you need 5mpbs upload and 15mpbs download internet speed🌟

😎Appello Perks :

* 161 hours holiday rising to 175 hours with length of service

* We offer you discounts on everything from groceries and shopping through to holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants and more

* 24/7 employee assistance programme with an easily accessible app!

* Family and friends’ discounts on our services & products

* Pension Scheme, up to 4% Company matched

* Free on-site parking


👇ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who is eager to grow, motivated to learn, and ready to build a strong career pathway in system design. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re naturally curious, detail‑driven, and excited by technology that makes a real impact.


✅ESSENTIAL (Minimum Criteria)


Experience

* College leaver with Maths and a STEM qualification

* Engineer within telecare, structured cabling, or a similar field


Qualifications & Training

* 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English


Skills, General & Special Knowledge

* Ability to use Excel, Word and Outlook


Personal Attributes

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* A positive and proactive attitude towards work

* Ability to work well in a team as well as independently

* Willingness to complete structured training and certified courses


⭐DESIRABLE (Nice To Have)


Experience

* 1+ years of experience with system design in a similar field

* Experience designing technical solutions including floor plan layouts, system configurations, installation details and writing proposals


Qualifications & Training

* An A‑Level in Maths and another STEM subject (Physics, ICT, Computing, Electronics) at grade C or above

* Or equivalent qualification such as BTEC Level 3, HNC, HND, or T‑Level in a relevant discipline


Skills, General & Special Knowledge

* Practical working knowledge of telecare or telehealth systems or similar field

* Full driving licence


Personal Attributes

* Insightful and forward‑thinking in solutions to technical problems

* Ability to manage multiple projects and ensure deadlines are met


THE ROLE

As a Trainee Solution Architect, you’ll play a key role in our design team, helping to shape innovative solutions for our clients across the digital telecare and Technology Enabled Care (TEC) sector. You’ll work hands‑on with Appello’s leading digital product suite - including Smart Living Solutions (SLS), Smart Connect (SC) and Smartlife (SL) - gaining exposure to real‑world system design and cutting‑edge technology.

This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds: time in one of our office locations collaborating with experts, and the flexibility of working from home. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who’s passionate about progressing into system design and eager to build strong technical foundations.


Main Responsibilities & Activities 🧩


🔧 System Design

* Telecare and telehealth product selection

* Control rack and server configuration design

* Structured cabling design

* Data bus cabling design

* Back‑up power supply selection and calculations

* Preparing system cost sheets


📄 Client Proposals & Quotations

* Generate client quotations from the system design and cost sheet

* Prepare quotation revisions and variations

* Updating the quotation planner


📍 Site Surveys

* Schedule and coordinate site technical surveys

* Complete site surveys to allow system designs for retro‑fit systems


READY TO APPLY ✅

If you are interested in this role please upload your CV and answer a few questions about yourself.


OTHER INFORMATION

This is an exciting time at the Appello group - we are a company on the move and now is a perfect time to join our team. You’ll gain exceptional career opportunities and will be part of a company that is continuing to expand.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applicants regardless of religious beliefs, political opinion, race, sex, marital status, age or disability.

If you require assistance to participate in the recruitment process, for example due to disability, please contact the careers Team on 01425 626337.