Apprentice Network Cable Installer - Leeds

NG BAILEY GROUP LIMITED

Leeds (LS11 0DL)

Closes on Sunday 5 April 2026

Posted on 23 February 2026

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Summary

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.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course
Network cable installer (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, working hours between 07.00 to 17.30, shifts dependent on the project.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 26 August 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

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

  • Read and understand layout drawings.
  • Complete survey activities and produce schedule of works.
  • Use small manual 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.

Where you'll work

White Rose Office Park
Millshaw Park Lane
Leeds
LS11 0DL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

CNET TRAINING LIMITED

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 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.
  • A comprehensive 3 year training programme to support additional training is in place.
  • You will regularly attend in house training and development as part of the programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Maths (grade C/4 or above)
  • Science (grade C/4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Excellent timekeeping
  • Are keen to learn
  • Safety Conscious

Other requirements

  • Work indoors, outdoors and occasionally at height
  • Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary

About this employer

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.

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Company benefits

  • Pension and employer contribution
  • Personal Wellbeing/Volunteer days
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted gym memberships

After this apprenticeship

  • Once qualified there is the potential of a permanent position within the company.
  • If you successful there are many opportunities to advance your career. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CNET TRAINING LIMITED

earlycareers@ngbailey.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009281.

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Closes on Sunday 5 April 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.