Telecoms engineers work on satellite, digital TV and fibre optic systems, and install broadband, mobile and landline phone networks.
£16,000 Starter
to£30,000 Experienced
39 to 41 a week
on call at short notice
You can get into this job through:
You could get a college qualification in a subject like:
You may need:
You could start by doing a telecoms field operative intermediate apprenticeship, a communications technician or cable installer advanced apprenticeship, or higher apprenticeship for telecoms professionals.
You'll usually need:
You'll need:
You may need a full driving licence to travel from job to job.
On a typical day you may:
You could work at a client's home or at a client's business.
Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers, at height, you'll travel often and cramped.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
With training and experience, you could move into supervisory roles, network design or electronic engineering.
You could set up your own installation and repair business.
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