Network/Field Engineer Apprentice (Next2IT)
We're looking for a hands-on apprentice to join our infrastructure team and learn the ropes of modern network engineering. You'll be out and about building and maintaining the physical and digital networks that businesses rely on - think less helpdesk tickets, more hard hats and cable testers.
Role
We're looking for a hands-on apprentice to join our infrastructure team and learn the ropes of modern network engineering. You'll be out and about building and maintaining the physical and digital networks that businesses rely on - think less helpdesk tickets, more hard hats and cable testers.
This isn't just plugging things in and hoping for the best. You'll work alongside experienced engineers to design, install, and troubleshoot everything from cabling infrastructure to access control systems, learning how networks actually work from the ground up. One day you might be racking switches in a data cabinet, the next you're configuring VLANs or deploying Starlink for a remote site.
A company van is provided where applicable for employees with a driving license, or you'll be buddied up with one of our Field Engineers, enabling you to work across different sites and see how various businesses use technology in the real world.
- Structured cabling - Install and terminate network cabling to industry standards
- Network infrastructure - Build and configure data cabinets, implement network authentication, install new equipment
- Physical security systems - Deploy CCTV, access control, and wireless infrastructure
- Cloud and device management - Support modern endpoint deployments and cloud-based solutions
- Server and hardware deployment - Assist with server installations and equipment rollouts
Training
The opportunity may offer a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship depending on performance and availability.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Network engineer (level 4)
- Training Provider
- FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 27th February 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 9th March 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Written and spoken English
- Office 365/Microsoft 365
Qualifications
- 5 GCSE's including English Language and Maths GCSE, grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) (Essential)