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Apprentice Network Engineer

Employer
BGEN LIMITED
Location
3 Hargreaves Court, Dyson Way, Staffordshire Technology Park, ST18 0WN
Salary
£15,000.00 annually
Closing date
1 Jun 2023

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Specialism
Engineering
Sector
Telecommunications
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Degree
Start Date
June
Duration
Permanent
What will the apprentice be doing?

During your apprenticeship, you will undertake a wide range of duties and training which will build on your academic qualifications to develop your practical skills. You will work closely and under the guidance of colleagues within the Engineering Team at our Stafford and Warrington offices.

In addition, you will be required to register with the Institution of Engineering Technology (IET), www.theiet.org, and will be encouraged to work towards incorporated (IEng) or chartered (CEng) engineer status, where appropriate.

You will be encouraged to continue to develop your practical skills and knowledge through on-the-job training, further education and CPD opportunities. Your training will involve you working across all areas of the department. During your time in each area you will have deliverables and objectives to achieve.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Ensure timely attendance to college courses as agreed with management. Ensure that any college work is completed to a satisfactory standard and handed in on time
  • Ensure all training courses included in personal T&D Plan are attended / completed to a satisfactory standard
  • Ensure all agreed distance learning objectives are completed to a satisfactory standard
  • Attendance to other departments within BGEN in order to gain experience as deemed necessary by management
  • Demonstrate a desire to progress within the Division. Pursue membership of relevant Professional body (ie IET) and demonstrate ambition to work towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status
  • Ensure Engineering and Design activities meets all national and international standards, clients requirements and 'best' engineering practice
  • Monitor/plan projects to ensure completed to time and budget
  • Production of network design specifications, configuration of managed switches, factory testing, site testing and site based commissioning
  • Production of functional design specifications, configuration of PLC and SCADA packages, factory testing, site testing and site based commissioning
  • Working proactively as part of a team from different engineering disciplines to ensure that planned work schedules and targets are met
  • Attending meetings, writing reports and giving presentations to colleagues, managers and clients

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Apprentices will undertake a level 6 digital and technology Solutions Professional (Intergrated Degree) Apprenticeship. The training will be delivered by Staffordshire University at our Stoke on Trent campus via block study weeks on campus.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
  • Option to be kept on after completion of the apprenticeship programme
  • Regular reviews, tracking performance and re-assessing salary in line with performance


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

IT skills, Attention to detail, Analytical skills, Team working, Self-motivation, Good interpersonal skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade Grade C/4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent 5 additional GCSE's (or equivalent) (Grade Grade C/4 or above) Desired
A Level or equivalent To have/expect 3 A Levels (Ideal in STEM Subjects) (Grade Grades CCC) Desired

Things to consider

Ability and willingness to travel to different offices and client sites.

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