5242 — Telecoms and related network installers and repairers

What this occupation covers

Telecoms and related network installers and repairers install, maintain and repair public and private telephone systems and maintain, test and repair telecoms cables.

Typical duties

installs internal cabling and wiring for telephone systems and networks and fits and wires junction and distribution boxes

fixes connecting wires from underground and aerial lines to premises and connects cable terminals to inside wiring

installs telephones, switchboards and coin operated phone boxes

uses testing equipment to locate defective components of circuitry and makes any necessary repairs

tests installation and makes any further necessary adjustments

assists with the erection of wooden poles or steel towers to carry overhead lines

connects cables and tests for any defects

locates and repairs faults to lines and ancillary equipment

erects and maintains mobile telecoms infrastructure

Entry routes and qualifications

There are no formal academic requirements, although entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Apprenticeships and traineeships combining work experience and practical training are available at NVQ/SVQ levels 2 and 3.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Temporary Shortage List: Telecoms and related network installers and repairers. Certificate of Sponsorship must be issued before 31 December 2026.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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