Network Engineer Apprenticeship
This is a Network Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship role - split 80/20 between employment with the employer, and learning - gaining qualifications with Solveway Apprenticeships!
Role
The apprentice will support the IT or infrastructure team in delivering reliable, secure and efficient technology services.
Key responsibilities:
- Assisting with the installation, configuration and maintenance of network and infrastructure systems
- Supporting monitoring, performance optimisation and technical troubleshooting
- Assisting with system upgrades, patches and configuration management
- Supporting IT security measures, access controls and resilience planning
- Contributing to documentation of systems, infrastructure and technical processes
- Communicating effectively with internal stakeholders and external providers.
As an Advanced IT Apprentice, you will be expected to demonstrate:
- Strong technical interest in infrastructure, systems and networking
- Logical and analytical problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail when working with systems and configurations
- Confidence working with digital tools and technical documentation
- Clear communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Skills and Personal Qualities
- Strong problem-solving skills with a logical and methodical approach
- Good communication skills and ability to support users confidently
- Organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively
- Professional and responsible approach to handling systems and data
- Willingness to learn new technologies and processes
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Training
- 18 months on programme learning + 3 month end point assessment
- Network Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Provided:
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA Server+
- We are looking to offer full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
- We believe in developing our talent internally and have a clear and personalised progression route for each of our employees, which is reviewed annually
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Network engineer (level 4)
- Training Provider
- SOLVEWAY LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 9 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 26th May 2026
- Start Date
- Wednesday, 27th May 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- ICT Other, grade Pass (Essential)
About the Employer
VENTURE 1 CONSULTING
Venture 1 Consulting is a London-based IT consultancy and managed services provider, specialising in Microsoft cloud technologies and end-user computing. They work with organisations of all sizes to modernise their IT environments, improve productivity, and support digital transformation.
With over 20 years’ experience, they act as a trusted partner to their clients—helping them optimise systems, enhance security, and get real business value from their technology through a mix of consultancy, cloud solutions, and ongoing IT support.