Technical Solutions Apprentice (Solutions Specialist)

Our Solutions Architecture team design innovative, scalable technology solutions that turn complex customer requirements into clear, practical outcomes. Grow your potential as a Technical Solutions Apprentice, gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced architects, and kickstart your career in technology.

Role

As an apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience and structured training to build a long-term career with Virgin Media O2. From day one, you’ll develop the technical and commercial knowledge needed to design tailored solutions for real business customers. Day-to-day, you could be:

  • Reviewing customer requirements (often pre-qualified by the Sales Engineering team) and translating them into clear technical solution designs
  • Analysing network records across fibre, transmission and optical infrastructure to identify the best-fit, scalable solution for each client
  • Collaborating with vendor partners and internal teams to explore new equipment and capabilities, supporting more complex opportunities — including occasional visits to customer sites

Training

This apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to become skilled in your role, and combines on the job learning and academic study, where you’ll spend approximately 20% of your working hours completing learning with one of our training providers.

Not only will you be working towards a Level 4 Network Engineering Apprenticeship, but you’ll be supported every day to learn the technical skills needed to thrive with us, leading to a Solutions Specialist role at Virgin Media O2.

Apprenticeship Standard
Network engineer (level 4)
Training Provider
FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED
Working Week
37.5hrs, Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Expected Duration
2 Years
Positions Available
2
Closing Date
Monday, 1st June 2026
Start Date
Monday, 14th September 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

About the Employer

VIRGIN MEDIA LIMITED
We’re Virgin Media O2. For over 20 years, we’ve grown our business on pioneers and big thinkers – and we remain at the cutting edge of fibre-optic broadband today. Through our multi award-winning services, we connect millions of homes and businesses across the UK and Ireland. When it comes to employment vs education, our Apprentice Schemes don’t make you choose! We’re about supporting the wellbeing of our people, empowering you to learn and grow your potential, and making sure you bring your authentic self to work, every single day. Don’t believe us? 94% of our Future Careers workforce would recommend Virgin Media O2 as a great place to work! We know what it means to be part of a team. Your job is more than the role you have, and we’re here to support you. We’re one team, with three values: • We’re brave. We all play a part in making things happen for our customers and each other. Learn from your setbacks and push yourself to be the best you can be. • We’re real. Our purpose keeps us true and transparent, as we delivery on our promised to each other and our customers. • We’re together. We’re a high-performing team. Inclusivity and our customers come first in everything we do. An apprenticeship with us will give you the opportunity to become skilled in your role, and it combines on the job learning and academic study. You’ll spend approximately 20% of your working hours completing learning with one of our training providers and at the end of the programme, you’ll receive a nationally recognised qualification! Our Apprenticeship schemes are designed to give you the knowledge, skills, experience and exposure needed to make it big. We’ve got unmissable opportunities across all areas of our business, so there’s bound to be a role for you. Join us on one of our Apprenticeships and let’s grow together!

Job Details

Company
VIRGIN MEDIA LIMITED
Location
500 Brook Drive, Reading, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£27,000 a year
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