Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship
C-TECH SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Worksop (S80 1PH)
Closes in 31 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 February 2026
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Summary
VQ Solutions is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented apprentice Network Cable Engineer to join the team a C-Tech Solutions. You will gain exposure to real-world projects, learn industry best practices, and be part of a company delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across the UK and beyond.
- Wage
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£19,500 a year
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Overtime and shift pay available which in turn would increase annual salary.
- Training course
- Network cable installer (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed. Overtime will be available.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Pulling in, routing, and terminating copper and fibre cabling
- Installing containment (trunking, tray, basket, conduit, etc.)
- Testing and certifying structured cabling systems
- Working on construction and commercial sites as part of an installation team
- Following site drawings, plans, and specifications
- Ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and to industry standards
- Liaising with site supervisors and occasionally customers regarding progress or technical issues
You’ll gain exposure to real-world projects, learn industry best practices, and be part of a company delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions across the UK and beyond.
Where you'll work
Carlton Road
Worksop
S80 1PH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
VQ SOLUTIONS LTD
Training course
Network cable installer (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Install copper cabling components for Local Area Networking (LAN). Carry out maintenance tasks on copper cable networks. Identify, locate and repair common faults.
- Install fibre optic cabling components for Local Area Networking LAN and Wide Area Network WAN infrastructure. Identify, locate and repair common faults.
- Conduct testing on copper cabling in accordance with equipment manufacturer's procedures, compliant to industry standards, interpret results and rectify failures.
- Carry out testing of fibre optic cabling using an optical loss test set, Tier 1 and fibre inspection tool in accordance with equipment manufacturer’s procedures, and compliant to industry standards.
- Analyse copper and fibre test results and provides certification to the customer.
- Prepare, constructs and installs telecommunications equipment cabinets, either pre-built or from flat-pack. Arrange and install fixtures and fittings for the intended use. Selects network equipment components for installation into cabinets, differentiating between switches and routers.
- Work at height in a safe manner.
- Work in confined spaces by implementing health and safety procedures, using and maintaining personal protective equipment.
- Apply health and safety working practices to keep themselves and others safe.
- Analyse plans, make decisions about equipment types and quantity, and predict time frames.
- Assess the requirements for cable containment by type and size to build a pathway suitable for routing data cables. Install containment systems, using tools and methods for cutting, shaping and mounting tray, basket trunking and conduit.
- Install end-point equipment using fixings and media.
- Interpret the customer statement of requirements to determine the quantity and quality of components to be used in the cable network.
- Quantify equipment requirements and timelines for tasks to be carried out.
- Communicate with key stakeholders in the customer's organisation including the customer, the construction design and management CDM co-ordinator, the project manager and the information technology IT security officer.
- Maintain cyber security, applying processes and procedures aimed at protecting data confidentiality.
- Install copper cabling components for Local Area Networking (LAN). Carry out maintenance tasks on copper cable networks. Identify, locate and repair common faults.
- Install fibre optic cabling components for Local Area Networking LAN and Wide Area Network WAN infrastructure. Identify, locate and repair common faults.
- Conduct testing on copper cabling in accordance with equipment manufacturer's procedures, compliant to industry standards, interpret results and rectify failures.
- Carry out testing of fibre optic cabling using an optical loss test set, Tier 1 and fibre inspection tool in accordance with equipment manufacturer’s procedures, and compliant to industry standards.
- Analyse copper and fibre test results and provides certification to the customer.
- Prepare, constructs and installs telecommunications equipment cabinets, either pre-built or from flat-pack. Arrange and install fixtures and fittings for the intended use. Selects network equipment components for installation into cabinets, differentiating between switches and routers.
- Work at height in a safe manner.
- Work in confined spaces by implementing health and safety procedures, using and maintaining personal protective equipment.
- Apply health and safety working practices to keep themselves and others safe.
- Analyse plans, make decisions about equipment types and quantity, and predict time frames.
- Assess the requirements for cable containment by type and size to build a pathway suitable for routing data cables. Install containment systems, using tools and methods for cutting, shaping and mounting tray, basket trunking and conduit.
- Install end-point equipment using fixings and media.
- Interpret the customer statement of requirements to determine the quantity and quality of components to be used in the cable network.
- Quantify equipment requirements and timelines for tasks to be carried out.
- Communicate with key stakeholders in the customer's organisation including the customer, the construction design and management CDM co-ordinator, the project manager and the information technology IT security officer.
- Maintain cyber security, applying processes and procedures aimed at protecting data confidentiality.
Training schedule
You will work towards an Advanced level Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship delivered by VQ Solutions. You will have a dedicated VQ Mentor, and will also be supported internally by your manager.
During this apprenticeship, you will develop a portfolio, attend training courses, and have monthly reviews. All apprenticeship work will be completed during working hours.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Other in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- Good time management
- Flexibility
- Ability to prioritise
Other requirements
As an apprentice national roaming engineer, you will be working on sites according to client project requirements. As work is undertaken throughout the UK, a car and a willingness to travel is essential.
About this employer
C-Tech Solutions is a vendor-neutral company with specific expertise in innovative network infrastructure service solutions, consultancy, project management and implementation.
They pride themsleves on their diverse client portfolio spanning various markets and business verticals.
The team proudly hold a wide range of industry specific accreditations, further reinforcing their commitment to expertise in their specialist service areas of structured cabling, data centre solutions, project management, design and build.
Over the years, they have created a blend of best in class products and service solutions. Their commitment to existing and new clients remains simple; they propose the best IT and service solutions according to your actual business requirements – they don’t propose technology for technology’s sake.
After this apprenticeship
The majority of our apprentices are offered full-time roles upon the successful completion of their apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
VQ SOLUTIONS LTD
Recruitment Team
recruitment@vqsolutions.co.uk
01423 740006
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017117.
Apply now
Closes in 31 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)