Discover Telecom Job Opportunities in the UK

Telecom jobs are advertised on a number of different online resources such as ourselves, Indeed, Jobsite to name a few. Another option would be to google "telecom companies" near me and take a look at their career site to see if they are advertising telecom jobs directly. .

Yes. In recent years the telecom sector has boomed and the industry is experiencing a major skills shortage. To counter this many companies are now offering telecom apprenticeships or trading to become telecom engineers or fibre splicers etc.

Yes and no. If you are applying for a job that requires experience, then yes you would need to have the relevant skills and experience to be able to conduct the role. However if you are looking for an entry level position there are plenty of options available to get a job in the telecom sector with no experience. 

Yes. Apprenticeships are a form of further education whilst on the job training, and an employer is required to pay you for the work you do. The average salary for apprentices across the UK ranges between £15,000 - £20,000 depending on where your apprenticeship is and what sector it is in.

Absolutely not. The telecom industry is not all about climbing telecom poles and splicing cables. In fact there is a complete back office operation that supports the field operation teams including customer service teams. You can apply for jobs in accounting, IT, Human Resources and much more.

You There are hundreds of companies across the UK offering telecom jobs from BT to CityFibre and Virgin Media. Telecommunications spans many industries from ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and AltNet (Alternative Network) providers to mobile companies and infrastructure services companies such as Openreach.

Not all jobs in telecom require you to work outside. If you opt for an operational role you will be able to secure an office based role.

Due to the shortage of available skills and talent in the current market there are plenty of opportunities for both permanent jobs and contract positions. The telecom sector offers a verity of positions from civil supervisors to operations directors allowing for a variety and mix of both perm and temporary workforce.

How long is a piece of string. If you ae looking for a career, then you have that option to do so. Many people have succeeded in carving out long lasting careers either with one employer or various employers along their journey. It wouldn't be uncommon to hear about employees within the telecom sector with thirty plus years service.