UK 2025 Network Engineer Apprenticeship
Who We Are
We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
What you’ll do
Vodafone UK Networks is part of a Single European Network Team, with a vision to maintain strong network performance focused on delivering a great experience to our customers in an effective way. We ensure all planning, engineering and smooth operation of Vodafone’s Networks across the UK.
As one network team, the team will remove duplication, deliver the best operational excellence, allow us to innovate at pace and drive true standardisation. We will do this by drawing on in-country expertise with the UK Chief Network Officer (CNO) who effectively cooperates with the rest of Networks and the local market while delivering a great service to our customers.
You will be working across teams, keeping our millions of people and businesses connected across the country. You could be helping to lead the engineering and delivery of voice & data services, coming up with new network solutions and commercial products, or helping constantly monitor the entire network. The next few years at Vodafone are predicted to be even more thrilling than ever before, as networks become virtualized, predictive, self-adapting and ever more intelligent.
This role comes with a level 6 apprenticeship to support your learning. The qualification is a Level 6 BSC Digital and Technology Solutions (Network Engineer) and we partner with a fantastic learning provider to support you all of the way.
Once you have successfully completed the apprenticeship and have your qualification we will continue to support your career journey with Vodafone UK.
What we offer
- Competitive annual salary between £24,640 - £27,000 plus annual performance bonus
- 28 days holiday plus 5 days charity leave to work on projects of our choice, plus quarterly 'Spirit' days to focus on your wellbeing and mental health
- Industry leading learning tools, market leading parental leave policies
- We offer flexible working options that enable you to excel in a way that suits your needs
- An extensive and flexible benefits package including employee discounts, enhanced pension contributions and retail discounts
Who you are
- You don't just care about customers; you're obsessed with ensuring their satisfaction.
- Change isn't a challenge; it's an opportunity. You excel in dynamic environments.
- Your thinking is innovative and forward-looking. You're the one who constantly seeks new, creative solutions.
- If you hunger for growth, development, and new challenges, you're our kind of apprentice. We thrive on your ambition.
Our Spirit behaviours are more than just words; they're our way of life. We're looking for apprentices who embody these values every day.
Locations available: Newbury or London
Vodafone UK is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulator’s standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/)) for guidance or contact us at youth.recruitment@vodafone.com