Apprentice Network Cable Installer - Portsmouth
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.
Role
- 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
Training
- You will train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country
- Level 3- Network Cable Installer apprenticeship standard qualification
- Block release at a college - travel and accommodation will be provided
- You will regularly attend in house training and development as part of the programme
- Once qualified there is the potential of a permanent position within the company
- If you successful there are many opportunities to advance your career
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Network cable installer (level 3)
- Training Provider
- CNET TRAINING LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday, working hours are between 07.00am to 17.30pm, shift dependent on the project.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 6th March 2026
- Start Date
- Wednesday, 26th August 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Excellent timekeeping
- Are keen to learn
- Safety Conscious
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade C/4 or above (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade C/4 or above (Essential)
- Science GCSE, grade C/4 or above (Essential)
About the Employer
NG BAILEY GROUP LIMITED
NG Bailey is the UK's leading independent engineering and services business. Our vision is ‘to be the best – creating exceptional environments for present and future generations’. We work across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, and our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects. Our company has two divisions, Engineering and Services, which together we bring buildings and infrastructure to life.