VodafoneThree Level 3 Field Engineering Apprenticeship

Job Description

Location: Field based* with roles available across England and Wales

Salary: £26,300 (non-London) and £28,940 (London), plus annual performance bonus and VodafoneThree benefits

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

Who we are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. At VodafoneThree we’re not just expanding connectivity, we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services and communities across the country.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress - today.

Welcome to a place where you’re connected

At VodafoneThree, you won’t just start an apprenticeship, you’ll start shaping a future. From your very first day, you’ll be welcomed into a community that knows the value you bring, supported by experienced mentors who guide, encourage and challenge you. You’ll work on meaningful projects that help build the UK best network, all while developing your confidence, capability and skills.

Whatever path you’re stepping from – sixth form, college or a career change - this is where you take your next step with purpose. Here, you’ll find an environment built on collaboration, shared experience and teams who always have your back. This is a place where people know you, where your contribution matters and where you become part of something bigger.

What you’ll do

You’ll join VodafoneThree’s network team - where our mission is to build the UK’s best network. We’ll connect millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.

As a Field Engineering apprentice, you’ll be right at the frontline of our network, installing and maintaining cutting‑edge fixed line and mobile equipment, tackling faults at speed, and keeping the UK connected. You’ll help Vodafone Three deliver a seamless, high‑performing network, disruption-free.

You will:

• Build hands‑on technical skills from day one, supporting and maintaining the mobile network infrastructure and fixed‑line equipment that keep the country connected.
• Get fully immersed in field work, from manual handling to walking long distances and working across a variety of indoor and outdoor environments throughout the day.
• Grow your capability through continuous learning – develop your electrical and diagnostic skills while exploring future‑focused technologies such as drone operation and advanced network equipment.
• Work safely at heights, including on rooftops and ladders up to 3 metres. Safety is our top priority, so you’ll receive comprehensive training, regular health assessments, and high‑quality PPE to ensure you’re confident and protected in every environment.
• Take ownership of your work as you progress. Once fully trained, you’ll manage your own schedule, work independently, and make a real impact by solving technical challenges, boosting network performance, and keeping customers connected as a trusted field expert.

Alongside your role, you’ll study toward a Level 3 Information Communications Technician apprenticeship, delivered by one of our trusted training partners.

Who you are

• You put safety first, always making smart choices and keeping yourself and your colleagues safe.
• You enjoy figuring things out, whether that’s solving problems or learning new technical skills.
• Happy to travel as required with a flexible attitude to working hours, and ability to work safely at heights.
• As this role requires travel, you need to hold a clean driving license.
• You must hold GCSE English & Maths at Grade 4/C or above by September 2026.
• Must meet UK Government apprenticeship levy funding eligibility requirements.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?

We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

*Field based

As a field‑based member of our team, you’ll be out where the action happens. You’ll travel across your region, adapt to different environments, solve problems on the ground and help keep our customers connected. You’ll bring flexibility, a willingness to travel, and the confidence to work independently in dynamic, real‑world settings. This role involves travelling as needed (sometimes long distances), working at heights, and taking part in a 24/7 shift pattern or a standby callout rota that may include weekdays, weekends, and nights. A company van will be provided to support the required travel.

What we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Application process

At VodafoneThree, we believe in creating a hiring process that empowers everyone to be at their best.

This involves the following steps:

1. Eligibility questions
2. Online assessment – includes a video interview, an image-based personality questionnaire and a logical reasoning assessment
3. Interview

Applications close on the 27th of March 2026, however, we may close early if we’ve received some game changing applications – so make sure you apply early!

Need to know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/ for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are - your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

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We are hiring in the following areas:

• North West London
• North Central London
• North East London
• South London
• Cambridgeshire
• Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotheram area
• Cumbria/Penrith area
• North Midlands
• East Midlands
• West Midlands
• North Wales/Chester
• South Wales