Junior Network Engineer — Hands-on Networking & Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic discounts

Access to Retail Trust

Flexible holidays

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Magnet is recruiting a Junior Network Engineer to join its Infrastructure team in Darlington, working in the office three days a week. The role offers 39 hours per week and a salary range of £26,538.49–£30,000, depending on experience.

You’ll support daily network operations, assist with upgrades and projects, and develop hands-on skills alongside senior engineers. Ideal candidates have a passion for networking, good problem-solving and communication abilities, and a willingness to learn in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the organisation's core network infrastructure.
• Assist with network maintenance, upgrades, and project activities.
• Support the corporate network, including firewalls, switches, and wireless technologies.
• Investigate and resolve network tickets escalated from the Desktop Support team.
• Monitor network performance and alerting systems; escalate issues as needed.
• Assist with firmware updates, hardware upgrades and replacements.
• Support disaster recovery testing and maintain network documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the network team.
• Develop technical knowledge through hands-on experience with senior engineers.

Skills

Networking interest

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organised

IT support experience

Cisco exposure

Process following

Proactive mindset

Full driving licence

Job description

Magnet is recruiting a Junior Network Engineer to join its Infrastructure team in Darlington, working in the office three days a week. The role offers 39 hours per week and a salary range of £26,538.49–£30,000, depending on experience.

You’ll support daily network operations, assist with upgrades and projects, and develop hands-on skills alongside senior engineers. Ideal candidates have a passion for networking, good problem-solving and communication abilities, and a willingness to learn in a