Trainee Wireless Communications Engineer
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,512 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | RAFT Systems Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We're Hiring! Trainee Wireless Communications Engineer
UK (travel required)
Location Requirement
When you’re not working in the field, you’ll work from home, but we do require you to be based in Portsmouth or the surrounding areas. This ensures you can easily support local engineering tasks, travel to sites, and meet the needs of the role.
Telecommunications | Field Engineering | Full Training Provided
Are you ready to kick-start a hands-on engineering career in one of the fastest-growing areas of telecommunications?
Curious about how wireless networks keep the world connected?
Looking for a role where you learn on the job and earn while you train?
If so… RAFT Systems wants to hear from you!
Why join RAFT Systems?
At RAFT Systems, we design, build, and maintain cutting-edge radio and wireless networks across the UK. As a Trainee Wireless Communications Engineer, you’ll be joining an experienced team that delivers real-world connectivity for major organisations — and you’ll learn how it’s done from the ground up.
This is a genuine entry-level role:
No telecoms experience needed
Full training provided
Grow into a fully qualified Wireless Engineer
If you’re practical, curious, and excited by technology, this could be the start of an incredible career.
What You'll Be Doing (With Full Training!)
You’ll shadow and learn from experienced engineers, building skills in:
Installation & Maintenance:
Microwave radio systems
Fibre and copper transmission networks
Antenna, power, and electrical systems
Routine maintenance, inspections, and testing
Fault finding and troubleshooting
Survey's & Field Work:
Site and line-of-sight (LOS) surveys
Preparing survey notes and contributing to reports
Supporting system planning and materials prep
Health, Safety & Compliance:
Working at height training
On-site risk assessments
PPE management and equipment inspections
Ladder audits, first aid kit checks, and more
Team & Workshop Support:
Helping senior engineers on live projects
Preparing tools, equipment, and workshop materials
Being part of a supportive, close-knit field team
What We're Looking For:
You don’t need telecoms experience, just the right mindset.
An interest in engineering, technology, or hands-on problem solving
Willingness to learn and undertake safety/working at height training
A practical, can-do attitude
Reliable and happy to travel for site work
A team player with good communication skills
Full UK driving licence
A Role With Real Progression
This is not a dead-end trainee position. We will train you step-by-step until you’re a fully competent Wireless Communications Engineer. Your development is our investment.
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company events
Employee mentoring programme
Flexitime
Work from home
UK (travel required)
Location Requirement
When you’re not working in the field, you’ll work from home, but we do require you to be based in Portsmouth or the surrounding areas. This ensures you can easily support local engineering tasks, travel to sites, and meet the needs of the role.
Telecommunications | Field Engineering | Full Training Provided
Are you ready to kick-start a hands-on engineering career in one of the fastest-growing areas of telecommunications?
Curious about how wireless networks keep the world connected?
Looking for a role where you learn on the job and earn while you train?
If so… RAFT Systems wants to hear from you!
Why join RAFT Systems?
At RAFT Systems, we design, build, and maintain cutting-edge radio and wireless networks across the UK. As a Trainee Wireless Communications Engineer, you’ll be joining an experienced team that delivers real-world connectivity for major organisations — and you’ll learn how it’s done from the ground up.
This is a genuine entry-level role:
No telecoms experience needed
Full training provided
Grow into a fully qualified Wireless Engineer
If you’re practical, curious, and excited by technology, this could be the start of an incredible career.
What You'll Be Doing (With Full Training!)
You’ll shadow and learn from experienced engineers, building skills in:
Installation & Maintenance:
Microwave radio systems
Fibre and copper transmission networks
Antenna, power, and electrical systems
Routine maintenance, inspections, and testing
Fault finding and troubleshooting
Survey's & Field Work:
Site and line-of-sight (LOS) surveys
Preparing survey notes and contributing to reports
Supporting system planning and materials prep
Health, Safety & Compliance:
Working at height training
On-site risk assessments
PPE management and equipment inspections
Ladder audits, first aid kit checks, and more
Team & Workshop Support:
Helping senior engineers on live projects
Preparing tools, equipment, and workshop materials
Being part of a supportive, close-knit field team
What We're Looking For:
You don’t need telecoms experience, just the right mindset.
An interest in engineering, technology, or hands-on problem solving
Willingness to learn and undertake safety/working at height training
A practical, can-do attitude
Reliable and happy to travel for site work
A team player with good communication skills
Full UK driving licence
A Role With Real Progression
This is not a dead-end trainee position. We will train you step-by-step until you’re a fully competent Wireless Communications Engineer. Your development is our investment.
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company events
Employee mentoring programme
Flexitime
Work from home