Engineering Fitter Apprentice
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Company: SYSTEMWARE EUROPE LTD
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Location: CAMBRIDGESHIRE, PE19 8EP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £20,000.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000021253
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Application Deadline Date: 08/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Occasional irregular hours and overnight stays.
Brief Description
We are offering a hands-on Apprentice Engineer role. The successful candidate will learn from experienced engineers working on real-world installations, developing practical skills across communications, cabling, and IT systems.
Training to be Provided
Year 1: 1 day a week at Peterborough College.
Year 2: 1 day a week at Peterborough College.
Year 3: 1 day a week at Peterborough College.
Year 4: Fully work-based.
Future Prospects
Clear progression pathway to Installation Engineer or Project Engineer role on successful completion.
Vacancy Detail
- Assist engineers with the installation of cabling and equipment (coaxial, Cat6, and fibre optic).
- Support the setup, testing, and documentation of new systems.
- Help maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in good condition.
- Participate in site surveys and risk assessments under supervision.
- Learn to interpret technical drawings and follow work instructions.
- Adhere to company health & safety standards and site procedures.
- Attend off-site training courses where required.
- Support the creation and maintenance of records for installations, issues, and remedial actions.
Other Information
- Full UK driving licence (clean preferred).
- Physically capable of completing a Rigging course, including working at height on towers (full training and certification will be provided).
- Work authorisation: Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
- Must hold a British passport and have 5 years' continuous UK residency to meet UK security clearance.
- This is a predominantly field-based role. The nature of our work means the successful candidate should expect:
- Regular travel to customer sites across the UK.
- Occasional overnight stays and extended periods working away from home.
- Irregular hours and weekends working on project-driven schedules.
- Physical work including working at height, in confined spaces, and carrying equipment.
- There will be overseas travel and so a passport will be required.
- Note: Some administrative and desk-based tasks may be completed from Home. This is not a remote role. Site attendance and travel are core requirements of the position.