VodafoneThree Level 6 MES Network Engineering Apprenticeship

Location: Field based* in Leiston or Norwich or Birmingham or Exeter 
Salary: £26,300 (non-London) and £28,940 (London), plus annual performance bonus and VodafoneThree benefits 
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri 

Who we are 

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential.  At VodafoneThree we’re not just expanding connectivity, we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services and communities across the country. 

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress - today.

Welcome to a place where you’re connected 

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.  

Whatever path you’re stepping from - sixth form, college or a career change - this is where you take your next step with purpose. Here, you’ll find an environment built on collaboration, shared experience and teams who always have your back. This is a place where people know you, where your contribution matters and where you become part of something bigger. 

What you’ll do 

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 MES Network Engineering apprentice, you’ll grow into a trusted technical partner for our customers, sharing your knowledge of VodafoneThree’s LAN, WAN and WiFi technologies.

You will: 

• Work closely with our talented engineering colleagues to deliver exceptional support to our most critical strategic accounts, helping to drive our success together.
• Proactively monitor and maintain data networks and associated systems, always staying one step ahead of potential disruptions.
• Apply your technical skill to resolve user faults and deliver impactful network changes. Your confidence and capability will shine as you take on complex network challenges.
• Play a key role in meeting the metrics that demonstrate our commitment to excellence. From SLAs to system availability, your contribution will shape our ongoing success. 

Alongside your day-to-day role, you'll study toward a Level 6 Digital & Technology Solutions apprenticeship, delivered by one of our trusted training partners, and graduate with a Bachelor’s degree at the end. 

Who you are   

• You put safety first, always making smart choices and keeping yourself and your colleagues safe.
• You enjoy figuring things out, whether that’s solving problems or learning new technical skills.
• Happy to travel as required with a flexible attitude to working hours, and ability to work safely at heights. As this role requires travel, you need to hold a clean driving license.
• You must hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, plus one of the following by September 2026: 
  • A‑Levels  
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in a related subject 
  • An equivalent Level 3 qualification.
• Must meet UK Government apprenticeship levy funding eligibility requirements. 

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?  

We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in. 

*Field based 

As a field‑based member of our team, you’ll be out where the action happens. You’ll travel across your region, adapt to different environments, solve problems on the ground and help keep our customers connected. You’ll bring flexibility, a willingness to travel, and the confidence to work independently in dynamic, real‑world settings. This role involves being on-site at least four days a week, with occasional out‑of‑hours work. It also requires occasional travel to customer locations and to our Newbury HQ for team meetings (around 25% of the time), including up to two overnight stays per month. 

What we offer 

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies. 

Application process 

At VodafoneThree, we believe in creating a hiring process that empowers everyone to be at their best. 

This involves the following steps: 

1. Eligibility questions
2. Online assessment – includes a video interview, an image-based personality questionnaire and a logical reasoning assessment
3. Assessment centre or interview 

Applications close on the 27th of March 2026, however, we may close early if we’ve received some game changing applications – so make sure you apply early! 

Need to know 

We are 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 regulators 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/reasonable-adjustments/ for guidance. 

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.  

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are - your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you. 

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