Junior Smart Network Technician

Back To Work; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Back To Work in the UK is looking for a Junior Smart Network Technician to support modern connectivity solutions for businesses and organisations. The role suits someone who enjoys technology, problem-solving, and learning how devices, systems, and networks communicate with one another.

You will assist with installation, configure routers, switches, and IoT devices, perform basic diagnostics, and support senior engineers during deployments while maintaining clear project documentation.

Qualifications

• Curious about how technology works.
• Enjoys practical, hands-on tasks.
• Strong communication skills.
• Interest in networking or smart technologies.
• Willing to learn in a fast-moving industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of smart network infrastructure.
• Support the setup of routers, switches, and wireless access points.
• Help configure connected smart devices and IoT equipment.
• Conduct network testing and basic diagnostics.
• Assist senior engineers during customer deployments.
• Maintain project documentation and network records.
• Provide basic technical support to customers.

Skills

Curiosity about technology

Hands-on mindset

Strong communication skills

Interest in networking

Tools

Routers & switches

IoT devices

Job description

A growing technology company in South Yorkshire is seeking a Junior Smart Network Technician to help deliver and support modern connectivity solutions for businesses and organisations.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technology, problem-solving, and learning how devices, systems, and networks communicate with one another.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation of smart network infrastructure.
• Support the setup of routers, switches, and wireless access points.
• Help configure connected smart devices and IoT equipment.
• Conduct network testing and basic diagnostics.
• Assist senior engineers during customer deployments.
• Maintain project documentation and network records.
• Provide basic technical support to customers.

Ideal Candidate

• Curious about how technology works.
• Enjoys practical, hands-on tasks.
• Strong communication skills.
• Interest in networking or smart technologies.
• Willing to learn in a fast-moving industry