Network Engineer Apprentice

***PLEASE NOTE*** In order to apply for this vacancy you MUST apply directly to the client via the following link: VodafoneThree Level 8 SCQF Network Engineering Apprenticeship Job Details | Vodafone

About Vodafone:

At VodafoneThree, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

At VodafoneThree, you won’t just start an apprenticeship, you’ll start shaping a future. From your very first day, you’ll be welcomed into a community that knows the value you bring, supported by experienced mentors who guide, encourage and challenge you. You’ll work on meaningful projects that help build the UK best network, all while developing your confidence, capability and skills.

About the role:

You’ll join our Managed Engineering Services (MES) team which sits at the heart of VodafoneThree’s technical excellence, delivering hands‑on engineering expertise, proactive network management, and end‑to‑end service assurance for some of our most strategic enterprise customers.

As a Networking Engineering apprentice, you’ll support VodafoneThree’s delivery of cutting‑edge telecoms infrastructure across the SPEN (Scottish Power Energy Networks) estate.

Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and fix vital telecoms systems that keep SPEN’s substations and networks running safely and reliably.
• Handle fibre, copper, RF and IP-based communication systems confidently.
• Support planned works, manage reactive faults, and respond to emergencies.
• Complete configuration, testing, and documentation to a high standard.
• Work as one team with site leads, our Network Operations Centre, Project Managers, and contractors.
• Lead with safety, permits and electrical procedures followed every time.
• Take pride in your kit, ensuring tools, test gear, and your vehicle are always inspection‑ready.

Desirable skills:

• You enjoy figuring things out, whether that’s solving problems or learning new technical skills.
• As this is a field‑based work, you’ll need a clean driving license, be comfortable travelling as needed with a flexible approach to working hours.

Salary: £26,300 per annum

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Future prospects:

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Important information:

This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.

Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.

On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 8.

If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!

Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.

***PLEASE NOTE*** In order to apply for this vacancy you MUST apply directly to the client via the following link: VodafoneThree Level 8 SCQF Network Engineering Apprenticeship Job Details | Vodafone