👟Step into the future of digital care as you help design the smart solutions transforming lives.
Join Appello as a Trainee Systems Design Engineer and start shaping tomorrow, today.
🌍This role is a UK based role and any hybrid/remote work must also be within the UK.
🌟For this role, you need 5mpbs upload and 15mpbs download internet speed🌟
😎Appello Perks :
161 hours holiday rising to 175 hours with length of service
We offer you discounts on everything from groceries and shopping through to holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
24/7 employee assistance programme with an easily accessible app!
Family and friends’ discounts on our services & products
Pension Scheme, up to 4% Company matched
Free on-site parking
We’re looking for someone who is eager to grow, motivated to learn, and ready to build a strong career pathway in system design. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re naturally curious, detail‑driven, and excited by technology that makes a real impact.
a good standard of education preferably level 3 with Maths and a STEM qualification
Engineer within telecare, structured cabling, or a similar field
5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English
Ability to use Excel, Word and Outlook
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A positive and proactive attitude towards work
Ability to work well in a team as well as independently
Willingness to complete structured training and certified courses
1+ years of experience with system design in a similar field
Experience designing technical solutions including floor plan layouts, system configurations, installation details and writing proposals
An A‑Level in Maths and another STEM subject (Physics, ICT, Computing, Electronics) at grade C or above
Or equivalent qualification such as BTEC Level 3, HNC, HND, or T‑Level in a relevant discipline
Practical working knowledge of telecare or telehealth systems or similar field
Full driving licence
Insightful and forward‑thinking in solutions to technical problems
Ability to manage multiple projects and ensure deadlines are met
As a Trainee Systems Design Engineer, you’ll play a key role in our design team, helping to shape innovative solutions for our clients across the digital telecare and Technology Enabled Care (TEC) sector. You’ll work hands‑on with Appello’s leading digital product suite - including Smart Living Solutions (SLS), Smart Connect (SC) and Smartlife (SL) - gaining exposure to real‑world system design and cutting‑edge technology.
This hybrid role offers the best of both worlds: time in one of our office locations collaborating with experts, and the flexibility of working from home. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who’s passionate about progressing into system design and eager to build strong technical foundations.
Telecare and telehealth product selection
Control rack and server configuration design
Structured cabling design
Data bus cabling design
Back‑up power supply selection and calculations
Preparing system cost sheets
Generate client quotations from the system design and cost sheet
Prepare quotation revisions and variations
Updating the quotation planner
Schedule and coordinate site technical surveys
Complete site surveys to allow system designs for retro‑fit systems
If you are interested in this role please upload your CV and answer a few questions about yourself.
This is an exciting time at the Appello group - we are a company on the move and now is a perfect time to join our team. You’ll gain exceptional career opportunities and will be part of a company that is continuing to expand.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applicants regardless of religious beliefs, political opinion, race, sex, marital status, age or disability.
If you require assistance to participate in the recruitment process, for example due to disability, please contact the careers Team on 01425 626337.