Nework Cable Apprentice East of England

JAVELIN BROADBAND LTD

BURY ST EDMUNDS, Lakenhath

Closes in 14 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 July 2026


Summary

We are seeking 2 Network Cable Installer apprentices for Javelin. Broadband Ltd. We have an active programme of apprentice training which has seen us train several staff members. All our staff have been offered additional professional training with the offer of permanent roles after completion of training.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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We operate a 10% non-contriburory pension scheme.

Training course
Network cable installer (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday with 8.00am start and 4.00 finish. Work may involve extended shifts with compensating time in lieu.

35 hours a week

Start date

Friday 31 July 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

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

You will be required to spend most of the time working on one of our client sites. These are typically MOD sites within the East of England. Training is provided by one or more of our qualified staff.

You will be required to undertake a deep level security vetting to establish suitability of your bona fides.

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • NIGHTINGALES, THE AVIARY, SHIREHALL WAY, BURY ST EDMUNDS, IP33 2ED
  • RAF Lakenheath, Lakenhath, IP27 9PN

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

The apprenticeship will take a minimum of 15 months. You will be supplied with industry leading tools and a uniform for all seasons. 

More training information

The CNet Training (external training provider) will be spilt into 4 periods of up to 5 days.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Mathematics (grade c 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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

  • A Driving Licence would be useful

About this employer

Ours is a family owned comapany having been formed in 2004.

We are both a contractor and internet service provider operating on MOD bases operating nationwide. 

http://www.javelinbroadband.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

We have offered permanent jobs to all apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeships. A number of our apprentices have been with us for a number of years. We have a number of staff who have gone on to complete University degree apprenticeships with one finishing last year and 2 others about to complete their BSc in Digital Technology from the Anglia Rusking University. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CNET TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039775.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:59pm)