L4 Network Engineer Apprentice

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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? By choosing Primary Goal as your training provider you will be learning while earning and keeping up to date with the latest technology. At the same time, you will gain industry recognised qualifications.

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

We are recruiting on behalf of Daconi Ltd where you will gain valuable experience and an A Level 4 Network Engineer qualification. We pride ourselves on the support we give our apprentices; you won’t be left on your own to figure things out, we will support you throughout your apprenticeship journey together with your employer!

Daconi is a systems integrator that leverages 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 provides cost‑effective solutions to educational, enterprise, industrial and agricultural sectors.

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.

• Support of customer deployments – mainly office based using remote access to troubleshoot issues, monitor performance and manage change requests, documenting changes
• Surveying new opportunities – at the end customer site using advanced tools to gather customer requirements and drafting proposed solutions
• Installation – involves configuration of equipment in the office prior to installation at the customer’s site
  • Preparation for an installation: checking materials and tools are ready and correct, 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 operation
  • 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.

• 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

• 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 holiday 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.

PLEASE NOTE 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.