Job Description – Apprentice Network Engineer & Field Delivery The Opportunity Our client is recruiting for an Apprentice Network Engineer to join their team in London / Midlands. The Level 6 Applied Digital Technology Solutions Degree 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 Network Engineer& Field Delivery Apprenticeship Course: Level 6 Applied Digital Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship Duration: 36 – 48 months Location: Field based Regional Travel - London / Midlands Working Hours: 37.5 hours Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 Role Purpose This Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship develops the technical, professional and leadership capability required to become a Network Engineering Field Specialist. You will gain real-world engineering experience while studying toward a bachelor’s degree in digital & technology Solutions / Network Engineering, combining academic learning with hands-on technical delivery. Key Responsibilities Engineering & Technical Delivery Support installation, testing and commissioning of telecom infrastructure. Assist with fault finding and structured diagnostics. Participate in network upgrades and optimisation projects. Work across wired, wireless and transmission systems. Field Operations Attend customer and network sites. Work safely in varied environments (indoor, outdoor, rooftop). Support build and decommissioning activities. Carry out physical engineering tasks safely. Technical Development Interpret engineering documentation and designs. Support implementation of network solutions. Learn industry standards, compliance requirements and best practice. Customer & Stakeholder Support Represent our company professionally on customer sites. Assist with service delivery and technical assurance. Support project teams in achieving delivery targets. Entry Requirements Essential: Age 18 GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above) Level 3 qualification (A-Level, BTEC, or equivalent) Full UK driving licence (or working towards) Right to work in the UK Desirable: STEM qualification Engineering or IT experience Interest in telecommunications technology Skills & Behaviours We are looking for candidates who are: Curious and technically minded Problem-solvers who enjoy challenges Self-motivated and reliable Strong communicators Safety conscious Adaptable in changing environments Physical & Working Requirements This is an active engineering role and requires: Manual handling Working at height Site access environments Extended standing/walking Occasional lone working (post-training) Programme Structure Year 1 – Foundation Core telecom knowledge Safety training Supervised field experience Years 2–3 – Development Independent technical tasks Fault investigation Customer interaction Live project work Final Phase – Professional Competence Lead small engineering tasks Support technical improvements Mentor junior learners End Point Assessment preparation Salary & Benefits (Example Structure) Competitive apprentice salary Annual progression increases Holiday allowance Pension scheme Training and certification funding Career progression pathways Career Progression After Completion Successful apprentices may progress into: Network Engineer Senior Field Engineer Technical Specialist Project Engineer Infrastructure Design Engineer 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.