Telecommunication Advanced Apprenticeship - Taunton, United Kingdom - Western Power Distribution

Western Power Distribution

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Taunton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job Introduction

The National Grid Telecoms team are looking for people to join an apprenticeship scheme that will develop the knowledge, skills and understanding required to begin an exciting career.

The National Grid Telecoms team is responsible for designing, commissioning and supporting Telecommunications services across the NGED region.

These services include Radio Communications for monitoring the Electricity Network, Mobile Radio for all NGED vehicles, Data Communications between NGED Offices and many other associated technologies.

Effective liaison with customers and external contractors, at a variety of management levels, is a key part of delivering these services so the ability to communicate clearly and build relationships is very important.

Below is a video about the future role National Grid Telecoms has to play within the electricity network:

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Rewarding success and development is important to us and as part of this role you'll receive annual salary increases.
- you have been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
- you were studying abroad
- you were living overseas with parents

Main Responsibilities

The majority of on-the-job training will take place within local teams working alongside experienced professionals within the industry.

You will be required to undertake placements at other locations across the NGED service area, so you will need to be flexible and able to travel.

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What are we looking for?

An interest in telecommunications
Excellent communications skills
Ability to work effectively within a team
Passion for technology and why things work

Mathematics, Physics, ICT, Computing or Design and Technology.
About The Company

You will be entitled to 23 days annual leave entitlement, plus 8 bank holidays rising to 26 days on completion of training.

Protective clothing and Safety Equipment will be provided where required and we offer free parking at all main sites. In addition, you will be able to access support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services.

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture.

We anonymise all jobs in our recruitment system, so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve.

Hiring managers only have access to necessary information after shortlisting has taken place and before interview so they can prepare.

Additional Application Information
About Us
The teams at National Grid Telecoms are all about networking.

They join data technology in lots of different ways to deliver connected and bespoke communications solutions that meet customers' needs.

National Grid Telecom teams enable the electricity network to be managed remotely, enabling customers' power to be restored more quickly without having to dispatch engineers into the location.

Our talented teams are some of the best in the business, working with the most advanced technology and infrastructure, and always adapting and innovating as the industry evolves.

In fact, first class services and state-of-the-art facilities continue to drive our growth and create opportunities for people who share our commitment, energy and ambition.

There are opportunities to get involved in innovative work in a sector that continues to grow dynamically, with career development supported and enabled by on-going training.