Network Cable Installer Apprentice

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Network Cable Installer to gain hands-on experience in the field of network cabling while pursuing your studies. This is a unique opportunity to combine classroom learning with real-world application, providing valuable skills and knowledge that will help launch your career.

Assisting in Cable Installation:

• Work alongside senior technicians to install various types of network cabling, such as Cat 5e, Cat 6, fibre optic, and coaxial cables. Assist with routing and securing cables in walls, ceilings, and floors while adhering to network installation standards

Site Preparation and Setup:

• Help prepare work sites by measuring, cutting, and organising cable runs. Assist with mounting cable trays, installing containment, and securing hardware like patch panels, routers, and switches

Testing & Troubleshooting:

• Learn to use cable testing and troubleshooting tools (e.g., cable testers, tone generators) to ensure proper functionality of installed systems. Gain experience in diagnosing and resolving issues related to signal loss, miswiring, or performance problems

Blueprints & Schematics:

• Work with experienced installers to interpret and apply wiring diagrams and floor plans to guide cable placement and system design

Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure all installations meet safety standards and local building codes. Always follow safety procedures, including using personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintaining a safe work environment

Customer Interaction:

• While under supervision, interact with clients to provide updates and answer questions. Ensure client properties are respected and kept clean throughout the installation process

Ongoing Learning:

• Participate in both on-the-job training and formal classroom education as part of the apprenticeship program. Apply lessons learnt in the classroom to real-world scenarios in the field

Documentation & Reporting:

• Help maintain accurate records of installations, including cable routes, test results, and any issues encountered during the job. Report progress to the project manager and track learning milestones

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Physical fitness
• Technical Aptitude
• Time Management
• Reliability & Professionalism

• Maths and English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)