Network Engineer

Jigsaw Homes; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing organization in the UK is seeking a Network Engineer to assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining their network infrastructure. The position combines engineering responsibilities with on-site technical support. The ideal candidate will configure devices such as routers and firewalls while ensuring optimal performance and security. With a focus on collaboration, this role offers great opportunities for innovation and professional development, alongside a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to buy/sell extra leave

Compressed work hours and remote work opportunities

Incremental salaried pay

Occupational sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure.
• Ability to monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Passion for IT and delivering excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure.
• Configure and install network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on network solutions.

Skills

Network infrastructure design

Technical support

Troubleshooting

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Job description

Would you like to work for a company who is accredited as an outstanding company to work for in Best Companies 2023?

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual for the role of Network Engineer. This is a dynamic position that combines the responsibilities of network engineering with on-site technical support.

As a Network Engineer, you will assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and security. This includes configuring and installing network devices such as routers, switches, and firewalls, as well as monitoring network performance and troubleshooting issues.

You will collaborate with senior engineers to develop and implement network solutions, contributing to the overall stability and efficiency of the network.

You will have a passion for IT and delivering excellent service, with the ability to work both individually as well as part of a team.

For more information regarding the role, please refer to the job pack below.

About the department

All of Jigsaw's essential services rely on quality information, systems and technology supported by the 50 members of the IT department. Working to a brand-new IT Strategy, the team has exciting challenges like enabling colleagues to work effectively from anywhere, automating processes and improving digital services for our customers, whilst always improving security.

The team is also innovating in its ways of working, ensuring transparency, a keen focus on outcomes and faster delivery of benefits to the business.

Who we are

Jigsaw Homes Group is one of the largest housing groups in England with more than 37,500 homes across the North West and East Midlands.

We provide quality, low-cost housing and play a wider role in making sure our residents thrive in their homes and benefit from living in healthy, sustainable communities.

Why join us

Jigsaw Homes Group offers employees a very competitive 24 days holiday per annum, plus 3 days for Christmas closure (5 day working week) plus bank holidays, plus additional days after 2 years continuous service (to a maximum of 5 days).

We offer our employees the option to buy/sell up to 5 days extra leave per year and we offer compressed hours of work with the option to work a 4-day working week in a number of our roles, with 50% of your time working from home upon completion of a satisfactory probation period. This allows for a great work/life balance for many employees.

As a Jigsaw employee you will also receive incremental salaried pay, occupational sick pay, access to the Social Housing Pension Scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, BHSF membership, access to on-site gyms and training/development opportunities.

If this sounds like the perfect job for you then don’t hesitate to apply now!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications.