Junior Network Engineer — Hands-On Networking & Growth

Nobia; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic company discounts: Up to 80%

Access to Retail Trust

Flexible holidays

Wellbeing support

Lifestyle perks

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Magnet is hiring a Junior Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure team in Darlington, working from the office three days a week. You will support the day-to-day operation of our network alongside experienced engineers, helping to maintain critical services while expanding your enterprise networking knowledge.

The role offers 39 hours per week with a salary range of £26,538.49 to £30,000 depending on experience. A driving licence is required for occasional travel to other locations.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in networking and IT infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues across the business.
• Organised and able to manage workloads effectively.
• Experience of IT support environments and networking equipment would be advantageous.
• Exposure to Cisco networking technologies would be beneficial.
• Ability to follow processes and produce clear documentation.
• Positive, proactive approach and desire to build a career in network engineering.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and maintaining the organisation's core network infrastructure.
• Assisting with network maintenance, upgrades, and project activities.
• Supporting the corporate network, including firewalls, switches, and wireless technologies.
• Investigating and resolving network tickets escalated from the Desktop Support team.
• Monitoring network performance and alerting systems, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Assisting with firmware updates, hardware upgrades, and hardware replacements.
• Supporting disaster recovery testing and maintaining network documentation.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the network team.
• Developing technical knowledge and skills through hands‑on experience and collaboration with senior engineers.

Skills

Networking

Problem solving

Communication

Organisation

IT support experience

Cisco exposure

Documentation

Driving licence

Tools

Cisco networking technologies

Job description

Magnet is hiring a Junior Network Engineer to join our Infrastructure team in Darlington, working from the office three days a week. You will support the day-to-day operation of our network alongside experienced engineers, helping to maintain critical services while expanding your enterprise networking knowledge.

The role offers 39 hours per week with a salary range of £26,538.49 to £30,000 depending on experience. A driving licence is required for occasional travel to other locations.