Radio Network Technician Apprentice

SHARED ACCESS LTD

Milton Keynes (MK14 5BW)

Closes on Thursday 1 October 2026

Posted on 13 August 2026

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Summary

This is your opportunity to begin a career in one of the world's fastest-growing industries, delivering the mobile networks that keep businesses and millions of people connected every day. No previous industry experience is required. We'll provide all the training, support and mentoring you need to succeed.

• Wage:

  £14,560 to £23,132.20, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  National Living wage rates apply depending on age and eligibility

• Training course: Radio network technician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday. Times to be discussed at interview stage.

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Wednesday 14 October 2026

• Duration:

  2 years 3 months

• Positions available:

  2

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, commission and maintain radio communications systems.
• Test, diagnose and repair radio network equipment.
• Configure wireless communications equipment.
• Assist with RF surveys and network testing.
• Read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Use engineering tools and specialist software safely.
• Work to industry-leading health and safety standards.

Where you'll work

50 Tanners Drive
Blakelands
Milton Keynes
MK14 5BW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

WEST THAMES COLLEGE

Training course

Radio network technician (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Operate the planning process including selection of equipment.
• Select a location as part the planning process.
• Install or support installation of equipment.
• Install, or support the installation, positioning equipment according to manufacturer's specifications, design detail and perform administrative tasks including installation reports and test results.
• Identify the causes of issues relating to frequency interference and other noise sources.
• Prioritise, plan and organise work activity using a methodical approach.
• Select the required frequency for a given radio path through the use of software application, manual calculations or system planning tools.
• Access and use the test systems.
• Report faults and use the required escalation process.
• Collate and input fault data and statements into the fault management system.
• Rectify faults within own area or escalate as necessary.
• Utilise software monitoring tools, user information or data gathered from testing to modify a radio network or link to overcome communication issues.
• Configure and maintain a network supporting the use of a Radio Frequency RF system.
• Gather network performance information and user insight through feedback or user experience.
• Identify procedures to enhance and improve system performance.
• Analyse data, draw conclusions and understand organisation impacts.
• Apply organisational security polices.
• Access sites according to required procedure.
• Create a written work plan and communicate plan to team members.
• Use customer feedback to process, prioritise and resolve issues.
• Work in agile, multi-disciplinary delivery teams, taking a flexible, collaborative and pragmatic approach to delivering tasks.
• Review own development needs. Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
• Operate the planning process including selection of equipment.
• Select a location as part the planning process.
• Install or support installation of equipment.
• Install, or support the installation, positioning equipment according to manufacturer's specifications, design detail and perform administrative tasks including installation reports and test results.
• Identify the causes of issues relating to frequency interference and other noise sources.
• Prioritise, plan and organise work activity using a methodical approach.
• Select the required frequency for a given radio path through the use of software application, manual calculations or system planning tools.
• Access and use the test systems.
• Report faults and use the required escalation process.
• Collate and input fault data and statements into the fault management system.
• Rectify faults within own area or escalate as necessary.
• Utilise software monitoring tools, user information or data gathered from testing to modify a radio network or link to overcome communication issues.
• Configure and maintain a network supporting the use of a Radio Frequency RF system.
• Gather network performance information and user insight through feedback or user experience.
• Identify procedures to enhance and improve system performance.
• Analyse data, draw conclusions and understand organisation impacts.
• Apply organisational security polices.
• Access sites according to required procedure.
• Create a written work plan and communicate plan to team members.
• Use customer feedback to process, prioritise and resolve issues.
• Work in agile, multi-disciplinary delivery teams, taking a flexible, collaborative and pragmatic approach to delivering tasks.
• Review own development needs. Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.

Training schedule

Training will take place between Milton Keynes office/training centre and multiple working sites.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

About this employer

Successful apprentices may progress into Radio Network Engineering, RF Engineering, Field Engineering, Network Operations, Project Engineering or Project Management.

Company benefits

• Private health insurance
• Company pension
• Life assurance

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Successful apprentices may progress into Radio Network Engineering, RF Engineering, Field Engineering, Network Operations, Project Engineering or Project Management. RF Design Engineer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST THAMES COLLEGE

Jasmine Matthias

Jasmine.Matthias@west-thames.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046271.

Apply now

Closes on Thursday 1 October 2026