Trainee Network Assistant

Grain Connect Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadband provider in the UK is seeking a motivated individual to join their network team. This full-time role involves building and configuring network cabinets, along with occasional travel across the UK for maintenance. Ideal candidates will be organized, able to learn quickly, and hold a full driving license. The company offers a generous salary and various benefits to support personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Generous salary of £24,100

25 days annual leave allowance

Up to 7% contribution towards retirement

Life insurance

Annual employee incentive scheme

Employee referral scheme

Great discounts at nationwide retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Full driving license required for travel across the UK.
• No prior technical networking knowledge required, but a desire to learn is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and wire network cabinets for delivery.
• Configure network equipment and coordinate site delivery.
• Travel to data centers for maintenance and updates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability to changing priorities

Willingness to learn IP network designs

Job description

Reporting into the Network Manager, you will be responsible for providing hands on support to our network team. You will support with the deployment of our network equipment as we build our new sites and expand our current network infrastructure. We are looking for a pro-active and highly motivated individual with a desire to develop and learn as the business grows.

Main responsibilities

The job role includes, but is not exhaustive:

• Primary function will be building and wiring our network cabinet builds to ensure they are ready for delivery to site. (Training will be provided).
• Configuring network equipment and organising delivery to site (Training will be provided).
• Work with the Network Manager to improve processes and systems.
• Occasional travel to our Data Centres and various locations throughout the UK to maintain and update our Network infrastructure.

Working hours

This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week. Monday – Friday from 9.00am – 5.00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

Experience required

• Highly organised individual with the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining accuracy.
• Able to prioritise tasks effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
• Whilst technical networking knowledge is not required for this junior level role, a desire and ability to learn and understand IP network designs (Training will be provided).
• A full driving licence is required as travel to various locations throughout the UK will be required.
• Some out of hours working will be required for this role

About Grain

Everything we do is fast, from our broadband to our growth. As a national broadband provider, headquartered in Carlisle, we can offer stand-out candidates a range of opportunities across the UK. We are challenging the other providers when it comes to true Full Fibre, delivering our own dedicated fibre-optic network with a unique cable to the home (FTTP), offering some of the fastest broadband products at low, low prices. Customers love our product, our simple packages and our transparent pricing. We believe that we are helping to bring digital transformation to the UK and offering the UK a better choice for broadband.

With c. £200m of investment raised to date, our independent company is making waves in the industry and in communities from Aberdeen to Brighton. Now is the perfect time to join one of the fastest growing companies on an exciting journey, future-proofing broadband connectivity for homes and businesses for years to come. Apply today and join the Grain revolution!

Employment with Grain Connect Ltd is subject to satisfactory references and other verification checks (including basic DBS check where applicable) that may be a requirement of your role. Reference and/or other verification requirements applicable to your post will be advised to you during the recruitment process.

Dedicated to fostering inclusivity and diversity, our company takes pride in our commitment to equal opportunities.

Benefits to help you thrive, personally and professionally!

Generous salary of £24,100

Annual leave allowance

We offer 25 days annual leave allowance, plus bank holidays.

Start saving for your future and we will contribute up to 7% towards your retirement.

Life insurance

We provide 4 times your annual salary to a nominated person, following a death in service.

Employee Incentive Scheme

Get financially rewarded for your hard work and dedication with an annual incentive scheme.

Employee Referral Scheme

Refer a friend or former colleague to join the Grain team and you could earn £££s!

Perks at Work

Take advantage of great discounts with selected nationwide retailers.

Assistance Programme

Our Employee Assistance Programme grants you access to wellbeing counselling and legal information should you ever need it.

Apply today!

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