UK 2025 MES Network Engineer Apprenticeship

Vodafone; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate apprentice to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the way in LAN/WAN/Wifi technologies while collaborating with skilled engineers to provide exceptional support to critical accounts. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, you will monitor data networks and resolve user issues, all while benefiting from a comprehensive apprenticeship program. The company fosters a culture of inclusion and personal growth, ensuring that you can thrive in your career. If you're ready to embrace challenges and make a real impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

28 days holiday plus charity leave

Flexible working options

Industry-leading learning tools

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• Technical expertise in LAN/WAN/Wifi technologies is crucial.
• A level 6 apprenticeship in Digital and Technology Solutions is provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead as a technical contact for customers and support strategic accounts.
• Monitor data networks to prevent disruptions and resolve user faults.

Skills

LAN/WAN/Wifi technologies

Technical troubleshooting

Customer service

Data network management

Performance metrics analysis

Education

BSC Digital and Technology Solutions (Network Engineer)

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At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

What you’ll do

Lead the Way: Act as a technical trailblazer and point of contact for customers, offering your expertise in Vodafone's LAN/WAN/Wifi technologies.

Team Power: Collaborate with our skilled engineers, ensuring that together, we provide unparalleled support to our critical strategic accounts. Your leadership will guide us to success.

Future-Proof Solutions: Monitor and manage data networks and associated systems, always staying one step ahead of potential disruptions.

Rise to Challenges: Bring your A-game in resolving user faults and making impactful changes on the network. Your technical prowess will shine as you tackle network issues with confidence.

Performance Matters: Contribute to key metrics that reflect our commitment to excellence. From SLAs to system availability, your efforts will shape our success story.

Apprenticeships aren’t what they used to be. These days, they’re a platform for your generation to go on and own the future, and frankly, we love to see it. This role comes with a level 6 apprenticeship to support your learning. The qualification is a BSC Digital and Technology Solutions (Network Engineer) and we partner with a fantastic learning provider to support you all of the way.

Once you have successfully completed the apprenticeship and have your qualification, we will continue to support your career journey with Vodafone UK.

What we offer

What's it like to work here? It's an environment that embraces and celebrates your unique strengths. We offer flexible working options that enable you to excel in a way that suits your needs.

• Competitive annual salary between £24,640 - £27,000 plus annual performance bonus
• 28 days holiday plus 5 days charity leave to work on projects of our choice, plus quarterly 'Spirit' days to focus on your wellbeing and mental health
• Industry-leading learning tools and market-leading parental leave policies
• An extensive and flexible benefits package including employee discounts, enhanced pension contributions and retail discounts

Who you are

• You don't just care about customers; you're obsessed with ensuring their satisfaction.
• Change isn't a challenge; it's an opportunity. You excel in dynamic environments.
• Your thinking is innovative and forward-looking. You're the one who constantly seeks new, creative solutions.
• If you hunger for growth, development, and new challenges, you're our kind of apprentice. We thrive on your ambition.

Our Spirit behaviours are more than just words; they're our way of life. We're looking for apprentices who embody these values every day.

Locations

• Birmingham
• Gloucester area
• Swindon
• Bristol
• Reading
• London
• Manchester

Vodafone UK is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulator’s standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website for guidance or contact us at [e-mail].

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.