Network Engineer Apprenticeship – South Coast

Best Apprenticeships; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeships provider in the UK offers a Network Engineer apprenticeship, focusing on optimising fibre networks. As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience while working towards your Level 3 qualification, starting with a salary of £27,000. Responsibilities include conducting tests, installing network technology, and providing customer support and training. This role guarantees varied daily tasks and a direct impact on customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Support to obtain Level 3 Network Engineer qualification.
• Hands-on experience in network technology installation and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end testing for network services.
• Keep customers updated on installation progress.
• Install Virgin Media O2 Business network technology.
• Provide on-site customer training and guidance.

Job description

Our Network Engineers are responsible for optimising our fibre network for our customers, through building and commissioning our Business to Business services. Work towards your Level 3 Network Engineer qualification with support from day one, earning a starting salary of £27,000 whilst doing it.

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Working in the Business Delivery Division you’ll be joining the experts bringing vital connections to life. You’ll install and commission our latest broadband and data solutions, test everything end‑to‑end to make sure services run flawlessly, and show customers how to make the most of their new Virgin Media O2 products. Every day is different, and you’ll see the real impact of your work the moment a customer comes online.

Day‑to‑day, you could be:

• Conducting end-to‑end testing to ensure installed services are running perfectly
• Keeping customers and partners updated on progress
• Installing the latest Virgin Media O2 Business to Business network technology
• Providing on‑site guidance and training to help customers get the best from our technology