CNFE - Cellular network field engineer

Level

Higher

Length

3 yrs

typical

Sector

Construction and the built environment

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Develop, maintain and optimise the UK’s cellular network and its infrastructure.

Carry out planned maintenance visits to mobile base station sites

Install and align antennas, feeders, and radio units on masts and rooftops

Diagnose and repair hardware and connectivity faults on live network sites

Complete risk assessments and safe-working documentation before site work

Record test results and update network asset management systems

Liaise with remote network operations centres during fault resolution

How cellular radio networks are designed, structured, and operate

Safe working at height and in confined spaces to industry standards

Installation and commissioning of base station hardware and antennas

Fault diagnosis and resolution on active network equipment

RF principles including signal propagation, interference, and coverage

Use of specialist test equipment and network management tools

Ready to look for a place?

See live CNFE - Cellular network field engineer apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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