Junior Network Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm based in Newbury seeks a Junior Network Engineer. The role emphasizes hands-on installation and maintenance of networking equipment. Ideal candidates should be eager to learn and possess strong practical skills over technical expertise. Responsibilities include working on-site to install networking infrastructure, building equipment, and ensuring timely completion of tasks. The position offers a dynamic environment for those looking to enter the IT/Network field.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop in the IT/Network field.
• Ability to work in hands-on installation roles.
• Good communication skills for customer interaction.

Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining networking and communications infrastructure.
• Building and installing steelwork bracketry and masts.
• Installing wireless equipment and network devices.
• Completing site visit reports within agreed time frames.
• Meeting key performance indicators set by the company.
• Liaising with senior staff to ensure timely job completion.
• Maintaining and stocking the company van appropriately.
• Arriving on site with a professional attitude.

Skills

Hands-on skills

Basic understanding of networking

Installation skills

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 within 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 Engineering Manager and Senior Engineers.

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.