Network Engineer Apprentice
E S SYSTEMS LIMITED
CO DURHAM (DH7 6TU)
Closes in 27 days (Monday 9 February 2026)
Posted on 12 January 2026
Contents
Summary
The individual will be responsible for providing swift and effective solutions to customer inquiries and support issues, spanning a variety of industries and technologies. This includes, but is not limited to, Public Cloud environments (Microsoft Azure and AWS), Microsoft 365, on-premise servers, and networks.
- Wage
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£22,000 a year
- Training course
- Network engineer (level 4)
- Hours
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Days and shifts to be confirmed.
43 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 16 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Network infrastructure development: We've laid the groundwork for new leisure developments, ensuring seamless connectivity and state-of-the-art facilities
- Microsoft Dynamics implementations: Our expertise in deploying comprehensive business solutions has transformed the way companies operate and interact with their customers
- Pioneering work with Microsoft Fabric: We're at the cutting edge, utilising Microsoft Fabric to build robust, scalable applications that set new standards in performance and usability
- Advanced security solutions: Our work with tools like Azure Sentinel places us at the vanguard of cybersecurity, safeguarding our clients' digital assets against evolving threats
Where you'll work
FULLFORTH FARM COTTAGE
FULFORTH
WITTON GILBERT
CO DURHAM
DH7 6TU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
QA 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
Why choose our Network Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship?
Our Network Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship is perfect for learners that are fresh out of an IT education or already employed in the tech sector and looking to take the next step. The Network Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship programme concentrates on modern network infrastructure, advanced connectivity and advanced security. This enables learners to develop and enhance technical skills, and ensure that they have the technical grounding needed to become a skilled Network Designer, Systems Engineer or Network Administrator.
QA’s Network Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
- Get equipped with the advanced technical skills needed for the role
- Learn the core networking and server administration skills required to support a traditional on-premise, cloud or hybrid network
- Dive deep into the management of networks, exploring network hardware and software, network services and routing protocols
- Get immersed in technical content designed around real skills, aligning to and relevant to employers and the market
- Combine online learning live event training and on-the-job experience to develop real world skills using cutting-edge technology
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
Other requirements
There are entry requirements for this apprenticeship. Please click to apply to see the full list on QAs website.
About this employer
Joining ES Systems is more than just a career move; it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of technological innovation. Our team is dedicated to exploring and implementing cutting-edge technologies that drive industry advancements and enhance our service offerings.
At ES Systems, we pride ourselves on our expertise and the quality of our work, but we also recognise that there is always room for growth and improvement. We understand that the landscape of technology is ever evolving, and with it, our knowledge must evolve too. We are committed to continuous learning and development, ensuring that we stay at the cutting edge of technological innovation.
Company benefits
- A refreshing work environment
- Strong team connections
After this apprenticeship
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
QA LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008135.
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Closes in 27 days (Monday 9 February 2026)
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