MES Network Engineer Apprenticeship (Birmingham) VODAFONE LIMITED

Start your career at Vodafone Lead the Way: Act as a technical trailblazer and point of contact for customers, offering your expertise in Vodafone's LAN/WAN/Wifi technologies. Embrace new advancements. And we'll develop your skills. With hands-on education, real-world qualifications, and programmes covering an array of new and exciting business areas, apprenticeships aren’t what they used to be. At Vodafone, they’re so much more.

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Closing date: 28 Feb 2024

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£22,652.00

Competitive annual salary between £22,652 - £24,652 plus annual performance bonus
Working week

Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:15pm

Total hours per week: 37.5
Expected duration

48 Months
Possible start date

01 Sep 2024
Date posted

23 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship level

Degree
Level 6 (Degree with honours)
Reference number

VAC1000207345
Positions

2 available

What you will do in your working day

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.

The training you will be getting

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.

20% of your working week will be spent learning with our partner QA remotely.

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

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

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

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4 or Above) Essential
A Level or equivalent 3 A -Levels including ICT and Math (Grade Pass) Essential

Things to consider

Don't think you have the skills? Don't worry as this role comes with the apprenticeship programme to help learn and develop you into the role, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

About the employer

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives. Digital is Vodafone UK’s largest channel for our customers. We are committed to providing #1 Digital Experiences for our customers through sales and service

Employer

VODAFONE LIMITED

About disability confident

Disabled candidates will generally be offered an interview if you meet the minimum requirements for this vacancy. Contact the employer for full details.

Employers may need to limit the number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled people if they receive high numbers of applications.

The disability confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to your workplace.

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Address

Unit 313 Level 1, Bullring

St Martin's Walk

Birmingham

B5 4BE

Contact

youth.recruitment@vodafone.com

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Training

Training provider

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

training
qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Digital and technology solutions professional

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions