L4 Network Engineer Apprentice

Primary Goal Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship provider in the UK is offering an exciting opportunity for a Networking Apprentice in Coventry. You will gain hands-on experience while working with advanced surveying tools and studying towards recognized qualifications such as CompTIA certifications. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £21,000 and a supportive environment for developing your IT skills.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE pass grades in English and Math.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Support customer deployments and troubleshoot issues.
• Survey new customer opportunities.
• Prepare for installations including checking tools and materials.

Skills

GCSE pass grades in English and Math

IT specific qualification at A-level or Level 3

Good communication skills

Relevant experience in IT/networking

Experience in a technical support environment

Good practical skills with power tools

Full and valid UK driving licence

Technical knowledge of WAN and LAN technologies

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Science or Computer Science

Job description

Introduction

You don’t need to go to university to kickstart your career! Do you want to be earning whilst you are learning and keeping up to date with the latest technology?

Qualifications you can earn

• CompTIA Network +
• CompTIA Server +
• CompTIA Security +
• CompTIA Cloud +

About the Employer

Daconi are a systems integrator that leverage wireless technology to provide real‑time control systems for demanding applications and stand‑alone solutions from indoor WiFi to outdoor symmetrical Multi‑Gigabit point‑to‑point links. Daconi provide cost‑effective solutions to educational, enterprise, industrial and agricultural sectors.

Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Networking team at Daconi. As an apprentice you’ll gain hands‑on experience of advanced surveying tools while working alongside experienced engineers and studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support customer deployments – mainly office based using remote access to troubleshoot issues, monitor performance and manage change requests, documenting changes
• Survey new opportunities – at the end customer site using advanced tools to gather customer requirements and drafting proposed solutions
• Installation – configuration of equipment in the office prior to installation at the customer’s site. Includes:
  • Preparation for an installation: checking materials and tools are ready and correct for the install, loading vehicles
  • Complying with site health and safety requirements, handling tools and materials, using ladders and MEWPs
  • Installing: data cabling, terminating & testing, equipment and verifying correct operational
  • Post installation: performing post installation surveys, checking tools and test equipment are correct before leaving site, loading vehicles, recycling waste materials, documenting the installation

What you will be doing

Do you want to use your passion for technology in a business environment to support service users with technical IT related issues, integrating digital technologies and developing digital solutions? This could involve email, telephone or face‑to‑face support on infrastructure, network principles, systems and architecture, mobility, device and cloud fundamentals. The apprentice will also have the opportunity to engage with a range of media and software, both on a development and operational level.

Training you’ll be provided with

• Comprehensive digital introductory modules including technical concepts and personal/professional development
• Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship standard
• e‑learning training materials
• Specialist CompTIA vendor qualifications
• Virtual classroom training on the CompTIA vendor qualifications
• Access to uCertify training platform; core learning materials, assessments, and practical hands‑on labs
• Monthly assessor visits and competency checks
• 9 am – 5 pm support desk for technical support

Networking opportunities

You will also have the opportunity to network with a range of other apprentices on our programme who can share ideas, offer suggestions and support. Our apprentices love being able to help each other!

Desired skills

• Must have GCSE pass grades or equivalent in English and Math
• Must have IT specific qualification at either A‑level or Level 3 Apprenticeship in Science, Design & Tech, Computer Science, or other relevant qualifications
• Good communication skills
• Must have relevant experience in an IT and/or networking related role
• Must have experience in a technical support environment
• Good practical skills, e.g. able to use power tools, ladders, etc.
• Full and valid UK driving licence
• Road‑worthy car with valid insurance allowing you to travel on business work
• Technical knowledge of:
  • WAN and LAN networking technologies
  • Fault finding and technical troubleshooting
  • Networking infrastructure – switching, routing and firewall

Working week

Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week

Salary

£21,000 per annum negotiable dependent on experience, 28 days holidays including bank holidays.

Expected duration

18 months with 4 months End Point Assessment.

Where a Primary Goal apprenticeship can take you

This is a great opportunity for you to develop skills that will enhance your networking career. On passing your Primary Goal apprenticeship, you will gain professional recognition for the Register of IT Technician (RITTech). We also offer a progressive step in some cases, onto our Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship programme.

Important application information

We will require a copy of your CV. When completing your CV, please consider the job description and the role you are applying for. Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship is in a similar subject. Hold international equivalents of the above qualifications. You must be able to provide an official document stating how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications at the time of your application. For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website, www.enic.org.uk.

Disability Confident: Primary Goal is committed to being a Disability Confident Training Provider, and as such will make reasonable adjustments required for interview. Please discuss any requirements which you may have with the Recruitment Team.

Please note that all apprenticeship offers are subject to eligibility checks conducted by Primary Goal. While the organisation is undertaking recruitment, successful candidates must meet the required apprenticeship funding and programme eligibility criteria before training can commence.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we cannot always reply to all individuals who have applied for the role. If you have not heard from Primary Goal within four weeks of the closing date, please presume that your application has been unsuccessful.