Network Engineer Apprenticeship

Programme title : Network Engineer Apprenticeship

Level : 4

Salary : £23,

Location : Oakhanger, Bordon, Hampshire

Application closing date : 12th March

Programme start date : September

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If you’re passionate about technology and intrigued by how digital devices connect, our 3-year Network Engineer Apprenticeship offers the perfect foundation for your career. You’ll earn while you learn, with salary increases each year as you progress towards achieving the Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship standard.

About the programme

As an apprentice, you'll be part of Babcock's Skynet Service Delivery Wrap (SDW) program, which plays a crucial role in providing essential communication capabilities to the UK and NATO armed forces. The Skynet system ensures that service personnel can stay connected anytime, anywhere, in any environment on Earth. By joining this program, you won’t just acquire specialised network engineering skills - you’ll also contribute to projects that are critical to the security of the UK.

You will work our Bordon location, where our teams help to maintain and modernise the UK’s sovereign space communications. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will have the chance to rotate through different Skynet SDW Infrastructure teams, gaining valuable insights into their operations and taking on increasingly complex tasks as your experience and skills grow.

Typical tasks include :

• Troubleshooting and resolving network issues.
• Providing technical support to customers and key stakeholders, addressing queries and delivering effective solutions.
• Interpreting technical information and aligning it with organisational requirements and expectations.
• Learning and applying safe working practices in diverse environments, including working at height and in confined spaces.

Your education / training

During your apprenticeship, you will study and learn in the role of a Network Engineer.

The course includes a wide range of specialist modules designed to provide you with a strong theoretical foundation for your future career.

You will also develop practical skills, including :

Your apprenticeship will culminate in an End Point Assessment (EPA), where an independent assessor will evaluate your performance against the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) defined in the occupational standard. This final assessment allows you to demonstrate the expertise you have gained during the programme.

Future prospects

The space industry is on a remarkable growth trajectory, with its global value projected to triple by . As part of this booming sector, the skills and experience you’ll develop in network cabling will remain in high demand for years to come.

Completing the apprenticeship programme is just the start of an exciting career journey with us. We are dedicated to your continued professional growth, offering ongoing development opportunities at our Bordon site.

What you’ll need

What you’ll get

We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition, you’ll benefit from :

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.