Apprentice Network Cable Installer

As the UK’s largest independent engineering and services business, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach has enabled us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing innovative solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence form the foundation of our company and guide the way we work and behave. At NG Bailey, we recognise the importance of having apprentices in our workforce. Our industry-leading approach develops the behaviours, skills, knowledge, and experience our apprentices need to build a successful career. We work in partnership with a national network of colleges to offer some of the best training in the industry. Apprenticeships are available for anyone over 16 years of age. They offer you the opportunity to earn a wage and work full time in your chosen trade area. This means you develop your skills in a real working environment from day one and are able put the skills you learn at college, directly into practice at work.

Are you looking to kick start your career as a network cable installer (communications) with an industry leading business? Do you want to work on exciting projects that will challenge you daily and get paid while you do it? We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic people to join our IT Services team. Here you will learn from the industry’s best, working on everything from office blocks to nuclear power stations, banks to hospitals, new installations, and enhancements to existing building infrastructure. No two projects are ever the same.

As an NG Bailey apprentice you will:

• Train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country.
• Learn about our award-winning approach to working safely.
• Learn about reporting, break-fix, projects, surveying and designing communication networks.
• Work indoors, outdoors, below ground, and occasionally at height.
• Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary.
• Develop great working relationships with some of the industry’s most talented people.
• Undertake manufacturers accreditation.
• Have a strong support network giving you the chance to build your confidence and use your initiative.

You will learn to:

• Read and understand layout drawings.
• Complete survey activities and produce schedule of works.
• Use small hand tools such as hammers, saws, screwdrivers etc.
• Operate electrical tools such as combi drills, impact drivers etc.
• Install the cable management systems needed for securing cables safely to the fabric of the building, such as box trunking, conduit, cable tray and cable basket.
• Complete fire stopping using industry leading products.
• Install communication cabling (e.g., fibre optic cables, copper data communication cables (such as Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a and cat7)), POTS, fire alarms, emergency alarm systems.
• Pull, lay, lace, label and terminate cables correctly.
• Inspect, test and commission completed installations using the latest communication cable test equipment.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on a range of communication circuits and equipment.
• Test, and fault-finding methodologies on existing network links.
• Define circuit boundaries and responsibilities.

We are looking for people who:

• Are keen to learn.
• Share our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence.
• Are organised and well prepared with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Enjoy practical working with steady hand coordination.
• Enjoy working in a team.
• Can follow instructions and work under pressure.
• Can act independently.
• Have normal colour vision.
• Are looking for careers in the communication and technology environment.

Your training provider will be CNET where you will attend Barking College on block release to complete the Level 3 Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship, therefore overnight stay and travel to college is required. In addition, you will regularly attend in house training, product training and development as part of the programme.

To apply you need:

• 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grade C/4 or above in English Language, Maths, and Science.
• Grade C/4 or above in Scottish National 5 or Scottish Intermediate (or equivalent) in English, Maths and Science.

Please note, to be eligible for an apprenticeship you:

• Must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the required time, including the End-Point Assessment.
• Must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England.
• Must be ordinarily resident in the UK or its territories for at least 3 years before starting the apprenticeship.

Further eligibility details can be found online at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory eligibility checks.

Ready to apply? If you are applying for this role, take a look at our application hints and tips for guidance on what good looks like. We receive a lot of applications, find out how you can make yours stand out. Apprenticeship-Hints-and-Tips.pdf (ngbailey.com)

What happens next? If we like what we see on your application, you will be invited to undertake a telephone interview. If we then wish to progress your application further, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre at which we will shortlist for final interviews.

PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE IF A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. EARLY APPLICATION IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED.

NG Bailey is an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants will receive equal treatment within their application and selection process.