Apprentice Wireless Communications Technician
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Company: COTEL TELECOM (UK) RENTAL
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Location: Redruth, TR15 3QW
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Digital
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Ref: NAS-2000023091
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Application Deadline Date: 30/09/2026
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Start Date: 01/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday- Friday, working from 8.30am- 5.00pm. 30 minutes unpaid break.
Brief Description
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an Apprentice Wireless Communications Technician. You'll learn how to program, service and install all types of wireless technology equipment - radio communications, CCTV and GPS tracking products, as well as gaining flexible and valuable skill sets within the IT and Telecom fields.
Training to be Provided
- Functional Skills in English and maths if required
- You will complete an online portfolio during work hours
- As a result you will achieve a Radio Network Technician Level 3 qualification
- All on/off the job training to be completed within the workplace
Future Prospects
- The apprenticeship will provide a wide range of skills to allow the apprentice to progress within a full-time role within the company if they prove to be the right candidate, or to pursue a career within the IT and Telecommunications industries
Vacancy Detail
The apprentice may start at any time prior to the starting date. The apprentice will learn and undertake the following:
- Operating, programming and servicing all types of radio communications and repeater systems
- Configuring and servicing CCTV cameras, wireless links and other hardware
- Assisting with the testing, repairing and maintenance of electronic systems
- Installing and uninstalling equipment in vehicles, heavy mobile plant, machinery and office environments
- Adhering to safe working practices, health and safety
- Liaising with other members of your team effectively
- Working with electrical wiring, cutting tools, multimeters and soldering electronic components
- Using power tools, lifting, carrying, climbing ladders, working at heights, Mobile Elevated Working Platforms
- File management, completing forms, documenting procedures
- Using a range of computer software
Other Information
Once trained, you’ll be expected to travel to customer sites across the South West with other team members to service, install and test equipment. Such jobs may require early starts or late finishes by up to several hours.