Structured Network Cabling Apprentice
JMS NETWORKS LTD
BURY (BL8 3LE)
Closes in 24 days (Friday 12 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 November 2025
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Summary
VQ Solutions is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented apprentice Network Cable Engineer. You will learn on the job alongside experienced engineers and help deliver structured data-cabling projects across the UK for large retail customers.
- Wage
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£15,704 a year
- Training course
- Network cable installer (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 5 January 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
- Install and pull Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A and fibre-optic cables through ceilings, walls, floors, conduit and cable trays
- Terminate copper cables to patch panels, wall jacks, keystone modules and network switches. Clearly label all cables, ports and components in line with site documentation
- Installation of EPOS equipment for clients. i.e. tills, back office equipment, timeclocks, servers and UPS
- Test installed copper cabling with Fluke (or equivalent) testers for continuity, wiremap, length, NEXT and return loss. Record test results and ensure all cabling meets TIA/EIA standards and customer requirements
- Mount and secure telecoms racks, patch panels and cable-management hardware in telecom rooms (IDFs/MDFs). Install containment (cable tray and conduit). Install wireless access points (WAPs
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues such as faulty terminations, damaged cable or incorrect labelling
- Follow all safety protocols, including correct PPE use, ladder safety and lift operation
- Keep work areas clean and organised during and after installations
Where you'll work
6 CALDERWOOD CLOSE
TOTTINGTON
BURY
BL8 3LE
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 a Level 3 Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship delivered by VQ Solutions
- During this apprenticeship, you will develop a portfolio, attend block courses and have regular mentor reviews
- In addition, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a full member of the Institute of Telecommunications Professionals on completion
- The best part? 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
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Good time management
- Flexibility
- Ability to prioritise
Other requirements
As an Apprentice National Roaming Engineer, you will work on various sites in line with client project requirements. Because the role involves travel across the UK, a strong willingness to travel is essential. You will also be required to work night shifts on occasion and spend periods working away from home.
About this employer
JMS Networks is a growing IT business providing IT and structured cabling solutions for major national retail customers. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work ensuring everything is completed to the best possible standard.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the desire is for the candidate to be a qualified member of staff
- At the required level they will be trusted to complete their own site and potentially take charge of their own team of trainees
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
VQ SOLUTIONS LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000868.
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Closes in 24 days (Friday 12 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
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