Trainee Infrastructure Engineer (12-Month Placement)

NEXT plc; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXT plc is offering a 12-month Tech Placement in Pontefract. As a Trainee Infrastructure Engineer you’ll gain hands-on experience, supporting server infrastructure, storage, and security across our retail operations and head office, with guidance from senior engineers.

You’ll study a STEM degree with a dedicated placement year, ideally in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security or related field. The role emphasises learning, documentation, and cross-team collaboration with Infosec and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a STEM degree with a dedicated placement year.
• Strong attention to detail and systematic problem solving.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support build, configuration, and maintenance of server infrastructure and storage.
• Carry out security remediation activities such as patching and vulnerability identification.
• Assist in building/maintaining virtualization platforms and cloud environments.
• Follow Infosec guidance and help ensure safety and reliability of data systems.
• Update and follow technical standards and documentation with the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Curiosity

Self-motivated

Education

STEM degree with placement

Job description

NEXT plc is offering a 12-month Tech Placement in Pontefract. As a Trainee Infrastructure Engineer you’ll gain hands-on experience, supporting server infrastructure, storage, and security across our retail operations and head office, with guidance from senior engineers.

You’ll study a STEM degree with a dedicated placement year, ideally in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security or related field. The role emphasises learning, documentation, and cross-team collaboration with Infosec and