Network Engineer Apprentice

SOFA BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Wiltshire (SN12 6GU)

Closes in 28 days (Monday 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 October 2026

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Summary

To join the Group IT team and develop practical skills and knowledge in IT support, networking and infrastructure while completing a Level 4 Network Engineer / CompTIA apprenticeship with Leep Talent.

Wage

£21,000 a year

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Training course
Network engineer (level 4)
Hours
Monday- Friday (9:00am- 5:30pm)

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 9 November 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

To join the Group IT team and develop practical skills and knowledge in IT support, networking and infrastructure while completing a Level 4 Network Engineer / CompTIA apprenticeship with Leep Talent.

The apprentice will work alongside experienced IT professionals, gaining hands-on experience while supporting the day-to-day operation of the company’s IT systems and network infrastructure.

  • Provide first-line support for IT hardware, software and connectivity issues
  • Assist with the installation, configuration and maintenance of IT and network equipment
  • Support Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Active Directory administration
  • Assist with network monitoring, troubleshooting and security
  • Maintain accurate IT asset, user and technical records
  • Log and update incidents through the IT Service Desk
  • Assist with IT projects, installations, upgrades and system maintenance
  • Work with colleagues and third-party suppliers to resolve technical issues
  • Follow company IT, security and data protection policies
  • Complete all required apprenticeship training and assessments

Where you'll work

1 Hampton Park West
Melksham
Wiltshire
SN12 6GU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LEEP TALENT LIMITED

Training course

Network engineer (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Apply tools and techniques when securely operating and testing networks.
  • Install and configure network components.
  • Implement tools and techniques to monitor, identify, analyse and record systems performance in line with defined specifications.
  • Maintain security of the network against potential threats.
  • Apply tools and or techniques to gather information to troubleshoot issues and or isolate, repair or escalate faults.
  • Communicate outcomes of tasks and record actions in line with organisational procedures.
  • Upgrade, apply and test components to systems configurations ensuring that the system meets the organisation’s requirements and minimises downtime.
  • Interpret information and or specifications received from a manager, customer or technical specialist and accurately implement the defined requirements.
  • Implement techniques to optimise systems or component performance in line with defined specifications.
  • Apply the required level of responsibility when organising and prioritising work tasks, clients’ or stakeholders’ requests in line with SLAs and organisation processes.
  • Explain their job role within the business context to stakeholders to enable a clear understanding on both sides of what their remit is and convey technical constraints.
  • Operate securely, and apply process, policies and legislation within their business responsibilities.
  • Configure and maintain network addressing in line with customer requirements.
  • Ensure compliance of network engineering outputs with change management processes including Secure Access Service Edge SASE or Zero-trust networking .
  • Apply tools and techniques when securely operating and testing networks.
  • Install and configure network components.
  • Implement tools and techniques to monitor, identify, analyse and record systems performance in line with defined specifications.
  • Maintain security of the network against potential threats.
  • Apply tools and or techniques to gather information to troubleshoot issues and or isolate, repair or escalate faults.
  • Communicate outcomes of tasks and record actions in line with organisational procedures.
  • Upgrade, apply and test components to systems configurations ensuring that the system meets the organisation’s requirements and minimises downtime.
  • Interpret information and or specifications received from a manager, customer or technical specialist and accurately implement the defined requirements.
  • Implement techniques to optimise systems or component performance in line with defined specifications.
  • Apply the required level of responsibility when organising and prioritising work tasks, clients’ or stakeholders’ requests in line with SLAs and organisation processes.
  • Explain their job role within the business context to stakeholders to enable a clear understanding on both sides of what their remit is and convey technical constraints.
  • Operate securely, and apply process, policies and legislation within their business responsibilities.
  • Configure and maintain network addressing in line with customer requirements.
  • Ensure compliance of network engineering outputs with change management processes including Secure Access Service Edge SASE or Zero-trust networking .

Training schedule

  • Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship Standard
  • You will receive full training and support from the Leep Apprenticeship team to increase your skills

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C +)
  • Maths (grade 4/C +)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Motivated
  • Can do attitude
  • Passion for IT
  • Hardware and Software
  • Tech Savvy
  • Troubleshooting
  • Networking systems
  • Passion for Technology

About this employer

SBI is home to four unique sofa brands; Duresta, Parker Knoll, G Plan, and The Lounge Co. Our range of contemporary and classic styles reflect the individual needs and lifestyles of our customers and can be found in 600 retail outlets across the UK.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Tech and digital professionals in London earn an average salary of £52,500 per year, so this Apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising and profitable career

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LEEP TALENT LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057178.

Apply now

Closes in 28 days (Monday 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm)