Job Title
Apprentice Field Technician
Apprenticeship Course and Duration
Level 4 Network Engineer – 18 months
Location
London to Newbury
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week
Salary
£18,000 – £20,000
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals must have a valid and eligible residency status to apply for this role.
About the Role
During the apprenticeship you will learn all responsibilities and accountabilities of a Field Technician, a key role within the Field Engineering Team. Your duties will include building and testing new solutions, de‑commissioning and de‑installation for customers at their premises and at Vodafone’s core network sites, repairing and troubleshooting equipment, and replacing hardware as needed. You will represent the company’s brand and deliver an excellent level of service for business customers.
The role is physical, requiring manual lifting, climbing stairs, walking and standing for large periods. It involves working indoors and outdoors, including rooftop work and using ladders up to 3 metres. Regular health assessments will be carried out to ensure safety. After graduation, you may work lone and will need the ability to work efficiently, safely and independently.
Responsibilities
- Carry out field‑based activities for building and testing new solutions.
- De‑commission and de‑install equipment at customer premises and core network sites.
- Troubleshoot and replace equipment during repair activities.
- Represent the company’s brand and provide excellent service to customers.
- Perform manual lifting, climbing stairs and prolonged standing.
- Work in indoor and outdoor environments, including rooftop work and ladders up to 3 metres.
- Participate in health assessments and safety procedures.
- Work lone and independently, with flexibility for shift, weekend and night rosters.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older on 1 September 2026.
- Full clean driving licence.
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 apprenticeship).
- GCSEs in Science subjects desirable.
- Have lived in the EU for 3 years or more and have the right to work.
- Must not already hold a degree‑level qualification in the same subject.
- Must not have already studied a similar level apprenticeship.
- Willingness to travel and work away from home on occasion.
- Capable of working at heights and managing physically demanding tasks.
Company Overview
Bitrecruit – Sunderland, SR4, United Kingdom.
Client / Employer: Occupop.
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