Derby based telecommunications specialist Team Telecom Group has
appointed two new apprentices - Robbie Dawes and Shane Bayley - to
help support the company's continuing global expansion and develop
the skills of the UK's next generation of radio communications
engineers as part of its ongoing apprenticeship scheme.
Working directly with Team Telecom Group companies AirRadio and
Team Simoco, the apprentices will be given the opportunity to work
across various business departments, ranging from product
development and operations to sales, marketing and finance.
Becoming the first apprentice to join Heathrow based AirRadio,
Robbie Dawes will complete his two year apprenticeship while
studying BTEC Electronic Engineering at Uxbridge College, with his
work experience at AirRadio designed to complement the content of
his academic studies. During his apprenticeship, Robbie will have
the chance to work across AirRadio's full product portfolio, from
analogue and digital trunk radio systems to cellular voice and data
applications.
Commenting on his first few weeks at AirRadio, Robbie said: "It
certainly hasn't been dull, something different is always happening
with our customers. There is a great team spirit in the workshop
and I've already enjoyed my first airside visit at the airport,
which was really exciting. I'm looking forward to seeing different
parts of the businesses and the new challenges they will bring."
As Team Simoco's second apprentice, Shane Bayley joins the Derby
based business on a two year apprenticeship after which he will
become a Junior Radio Engineer. During his apprenticeship, Shane
will experience working on Team Simoco's product portfolio,
including Tetra G, Xfin, XBase, SRM mobiles and SRP series hand
portables. The work will encompass all aspects of delivering radio
systems to Team Simoco's customers, including system engineering
design, system documentation, system integration, site installation
and commissioning.
Team Telecom Group CEO Mike Norfield says: "The combination of
academic study and practical training will allow Robbie and Shane
to develop an in-depth understanding of the radio communications
industry, providing them with a vital platform for their
engineering careers.
"Following our management buy-out earlier this year, it is a
very exciting time for us as a company and a great time for Robbie
and Shane to be joining us, with them sure to become key members of
the team in helping to support our growing global business
operations."
Team Telecom Group began its apprenticeship scheme in 2009, with
the successful appointment of the organisation's first apprentice,
Steven Fox, who is now beginning his second year with Team Simoco.
The programme sees a yearly recruitment of apprentices across the
globe, with Team Telecom Group company ComGroup, based in
Australia, now also having appointed its second apprentice.