Apprentice L4 Network Field Engineer

Summary

Velocity Academy have an exciting new opportunity for an Apprentice Network Field Engineer with Node One, a Network Company based in Leeds. The field engineer apprenticeship role in our team is of a technical in nature and mainly involves working with networking equipment such as switches, routers, firewalls and wireless access points.

Annual wage

£19,000 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Network engineer (level 4)

Hours

8-hour shift, day shift, flexitime, holidays, night shift, overtime, weekend availability, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 5 August

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Training to be provided:

Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, they will provide the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and to expand future career prospects.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 4 Network Engineer qualification, with training in how to:

· Install, configure, and test appropriate network components or devices securely to well-defined specifications whether physical or virtual

· Optimise and maintain the performance of network systems or services in line with well-defined specification whether physical or virtual

· Investigate and problem solve to address technical performance issues in networks to return the network to successful operation and escalate as necessary

· Consider the impact and risks when implementing network changes in line with work activities and escalating as required by organisational policies

· Communicate technical network requirements effectively and professionally with a range of stakeholders ensuring stakeholder relationships are maintained

For a full list of programme modules visit: https://velocity-pt.co.uk/

Where you’ll work

Basilica

2 King Charles Street

Leeds

LS1 6LS

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

VELOCITY 1ST LIMITED

Your training course

Network engineer (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

apply the appropriate tools and techniques when securely operating and testing networks

install and configure the elements required to maintain and manage a secure network

implement techniques to monitor and record systems performance in line with defined specifications

maintain security and performance of the system against known and standard threats

apply the appropriate tools and techniques to identify systems performance issues

apply the appropriate tools and techniques to gather information to troubleshoot issues and isolate, repair or escalate faults

communicate outcomes of tasks and record in line with organisational procedures and SLAs including adherence to customer service standards

upgrade, apply and test components to systems configurations ensuring that the system meets the organisation’s requirements and minimises downtime. This should include backup processes

record task details whether face-to-face, remote or in writing in line with ogranisational requirements

interpret information received from a manager, customer or technical specialist and accurately implement the defined requirements

monitor, identify and implement required maintenance procedures

implement techniques to optimise systems performance in line with defined specifications

organise and prioritise clients or stakeholders’ requests in line with SLAs and organization 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 in appropriate language considering accessibility and diversity implications

operate securely and apply the appropriate process, policies and legislation within their business responsibilities

communicate with a range of stakeholders taking into consideration the organisations cultural awareness and technical ability

apply the appropriate level of responsibility when planning and prioritising work tasks

apply the relevant numerical skills (Binary, dotted decimal notation) required to meet the defined specifications

ensure compliance of network engineering outputs with change management processes

select the appropriate tools and comply with organisation policies and processes when upgrading systems

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSE's including English & Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

We are currently looking for a data networking engineer to join our thriving field engineering services team. Our company is a channel-only services business. We deliver our services (both professional consulting services and field engineering) to IT re-sellers, distributors and manufacturers including HP and Cisco. We predominantly deal with data networking, including WiFi, switching/routing and firewalls etc.

After this apprenticeship

The role offers long term security and the possible opportunity to progress into a permanent position

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

VELOCITY 1ST LIMITED

thomas.crossland@velocity-academy.co.uk

07887340679

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000248180.

Apply now

Closes in 6 days (Friday 2 August at 11:59pm)

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