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Apprenticeship in Telecommunications
This interesting and practical apprenticeship will equip you with a skillset that translates into a career in telecoms.
Wage: £15,600 a year. Salary will reflect age and experience. Salary can increase during the apprenticeship on successful passing achievement of milestones.
Training Course: Information communications technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30, with 1 hour lunch. 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start Date: Saturday 14 November 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions Available: 1
What You'll Do at Work
- Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
- Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
- Apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
- Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
- Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
- Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
- Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
- Establish and diagnose the extent of the support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
- Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
- Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task
- Identify and scope the best solution associated with the task
- Test and evaluate the system's performance and compliance with customer requirements
- Escalate non routine problems in line with procedures
- Use basic scripting to execute the relevant tasks for example PowerShell, Linux
- Carry out routine maintenance across systems, (such as IT, Communications), ensuring organisational compliance at all times
- Use a range of Cabling or Connection equipment in line with technical requirements for example physically or remotely
- Test and evaluate network environments
- Monitor performance and usage of a network
- Deploy applications on a network
- Set up storage and data access for staff
- Apply necessary security measures, in line with access requirements to a network
- Monitor network-related workloads including DNS and firewalls
- Install or undertake basic upgrades, either physically or remotely
- Establish digital communication or telecommunications systems through, for example cabling and connecting equipment
- Identify a range of tools and or diagnostic equipment, for example, Hardware or Software components, to resolve Communications or Telecommunications requirements
- Undertake basic telecommunications activities, in response to an allocated task, designated responsibilities, instructions or customer’s requirements
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Where You'll Work
CALLIDUS HOUSE, 202-204 CIRENCESTER BUSINESS PARK, LOVE LANE, CIRENCESTER, GL7 1XD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider: CIRENCESTER COLLEGE
Training Course: Information communications technician (level 3)
What You'll Learn
Course contents:
- Interpret and prioritise internal or external customer's requirements in line with organisation's policy
- Apply the appropriate tools and techniques to undertake fault finding and rectification
- Apply Continuous Professional Development to support necessary business output and technical developments
- Operate safely and securely across platforms and responsibilities maintaining the security of personal data of internal and external stakeholders
- Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation where appropriate
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other relevant stakeholders
- Manage and prioritise the allocated workload effectively making best use of time and resources
- Complete documentation relevant to the task and escalate where appropriate
- Install or undertake basic software upgrades, either physically or remotely
- Establish and diagnose the extent of the IT support task, in line with the organisation's policies and Service Level Agreements
- Provide remote/F2F support to resolve customer requirements
- Maintain a safe working environment for own personal safety and others in line with Health & Safety appropriate to the task
- Identify and scope the best solution informed by the system data associated with the task
- Test and evaluate the system's performance and compliance with customer requirements
- Escalate non routine problems in line with procedures
- Use basic scripting to execute the relevant tasks for example PowerShell, Linux
- Carry out routine maintenance across systems, (such as IT, Communications), ensuring organisational compliance at all times
- Apply the necessary security, in line with access and/or encryption requirements
- Use a range of Cabling or Connectors equipment in line with technical requirements for example physically or remotely
- Test and evaluate network environments
- Monitor performance and usage of a network
- Deploy applications on a network
- Set up storage and data access for staff
- Apply necessary security measures, in line with access requirements to a network
- Carry out routine maintenance across network systems, ensuring organisational compliance
- Monitor network-related workloads including DNS and firewalls
- Install or undertake basic upgrades, either physically or remotely
- Establish digital communication or telecommunications systems through, for example cabling and connecting equipment
- Identify a range of tools and or diagnostic equipment, for example, Hardware or Software components, to resolve Communications or Telecommunications requirements
- Undertake basic telecommunications activities, in response to an allocated task, designated responsibilities, instructions or customer’s requirements
- Use information necessary to identify operational issues and rectify or escalate accordingly in line with policy.


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Training Schedule: Information communications technician, Online training resources via Cirencester College
Requirements
Essential Qualifications:
- GCSE in English (grade C/4), Maths (grade C/4). Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Other Requirements:
- There may be some occasional customer site work as part of your training, but you will be accompanied by a qualified co-worker who will be mentoring you during such visits.
- A driving licence would be a very useful asset.
About This Employer
Mainstream Digital are a Managed Services Provider, specialising in the provision of Telecoms Solutions, IT Services and Cyber Mitigation Services. We are a service led organisation and we differentiate ourselves by our customer orientated levels of support.
Company Benefits:
- Company gym scheme
- Free tea and coffee
- May be eligible for company benefits scheme.
After This Apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. A level 3 ICT qualification upon achievement.
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