Graduate Network Engineer

Context Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Managed Services Provider in the UK is seeking a Graduate Network Engineer to join their Network Support team. This hybrid role provides hands-on exposure to networking environments, troubleshooting issues, and development of technical skills. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Networking or a relevant certification and a passion for IT. The role offers a salary between £30,000 - £36,000 depending on experience, plus excellent benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Clear pathways for career progression

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Computer Networking or relevant certification.
• Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals required.
• Passion for developing a technical career.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality IT and network support to clients.
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, escalating where required.
• Maintain and update internal technical documentation.
• Work closely with senior engineers for mentorship.

Skills

Cisco networking fundamentals

Strong communication skills

Interest in troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Computer Networking or Network Engineering

Relevant certification (CompTIA)

Job description

Graduate Network Engineer

Hybrid role - 2 days per week on site, 3 days WFH

This is an exciting opportunity for a recent Computer Networking graduate to begin a career with a leading Managed Services Provider (MSP) that delivers Cloud, Connectivity, Unified Communications, and Collaboration services to enterprise-scale organisations and household-name clients.

The company has grown rapidly through both acquisition and organic expansion, and they are now looking for a motivated graduate with a strong interest in networking and IT infrastructure to join their Network Support team.

As part of an experienced and collaborative technical team, you will gain hands-on exposure to real-world networking environments, troubleshooting issues and developing a broad technical skill set. This is an excellent platform for career progression, with structured training and opportunities to advance into specialist roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality IT and network support to clients, ensuring service levels are met
• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents, escalating where required
• Maintain and update internal technical documentation
• Continuously build your knowledge across networking, cloud services, and IT systems
• Work closely with senior engineers to gain mentorship and experience in enterprise environments

Requirements

• A degree in Computer Networking, Network Engineering, or hold a relevant certification (CompTIA etc.)
• A basic knowledge/interest of Cisco networking fundamentals (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Strong communication skills and a passion for developing a technical career

Salary & Benefits

30,000 - 36,000 DOE (inclusive of shift alowance)

Hybrid working (2 days onsite, 3 days WFH) plus excellent benefits and a clear pathways for career progression into senior engineering and specialist roles

Working Hours:

Mon-Thu 9am-5:30pm, Fri 9am-3:30pm

Alternative shift option: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off (7am-7pm / 7pm-7am), with 1 day per week onsite (rest WFH) plus 20% shift allowance.