Junior Network Engineer

Intec Recruitment; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Network Engineer in Newbury to handle the installation and maintenance of networking systems. The role emphasizes practical, hands-on skills, including on-site installations. Responsibilities include building steelwork bracketry, installing various network equipment, and providing support while liaising with senior engineers. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a strong ability to work with a customer-facing approach. This position offers growth opportunities in the IT/networking sector.

Qualifications

• Must be hands-on with installation tasks.
• Basic knowledge of networking is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain networking and communications infrastructure.
• Build and install steelwork bracketry and associated equipment.
• Install internal and external wireless equipment.
• Complete site visit reports within time frames.
• Meet key performance indicators.
• Liaise with lead engineers and managers.
• Maintain the company van appropriately.
• Present a customer-facing attitude.

Skills

Hands-on skills

Basic understanding of networking

Job description

Are you looking for a career in IT/Network?

My client is looking for somebody hands‑on who’s keen to learn. Much more important are practical skills than technical ones, though an interest and some basic understanding of networking would be good. What they need for the moment is somebody who is a lot more hands on. The role is far more about installation than the technical side to start with. Out in a van, drilling holes, mounting steelwork up and down ladders, etc…

Overview

A Junior Network Engineer is responsible for the installation and maintenance of customers’ networks. This will include on‑site installation, survey and maintenance, and on and off‑site support of installed network equipment. A Junior Network Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager and Senior Engineers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining networking and communications infrastructure.
• To build and install steelwork bracketry, masts and associated communications equipment.
• To install internal and external wireless equipment, such as point‑to‑point microwave radios, CCTV cameras, Mobile Data Routers and network equipment, in accordance with client brief and within budgetary constraints and time frames.
• To complete site visit reports within the agreed time frame.
• To meet key performance indicators in line with the company objectives to achieve expectations.
• Liaising with lead engineers, Project Managers or Engineering Manager to ensure prompt arrival on job sites.
• Ensuring company van is suitably maintained, checked and stocked as per advice from more experienced engineers.
• Ensure arrival on customers sites with presentable, customer‑facing attitude and demeanor.