Trainee IT Network Engineer
Interested in Starting your Technology Career? We have a new and exciting opportunity to join our existing Engineering Team as a Trainee IT Network Engineer.
Trainee IT Network Engineer
Farnborough, Hampshire (on-site)
£23k – £25k p/a
We have a new and exciting opportunity to join our existing Engineering Team as a Trainee IT Network Engineer, working on a secure project at our Farnborough, Hampshire site, 5 days per week, Mon to Fri ( no weekends), and possible occasional travel to other UK sites.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for an entry role into an IT Engineering environment. Full training, hands-on experience, support, guidance and development will be provided to enable the successful candidate to work towards a professional accreditation and enhance their IT Engineering career. Whilst previous experience is not essential, an interest and understanding of IT Network Systems / Technology would be beneficial.
The role may include short periods of lone working, manual handling, carrying equipment up and down flights of stairs and working at height or in confined spaces and all applicants should be comfortable in each of these environments.
Due to the nature and security of the project, you will be required full-time on site (37hrs p/w), and you must be eligible to obtain, and retain, National Security Clearance via the United Kingdom Security Vetting Office. (See www.gov.uk for criteria). Ideally, you will already hold DV, or SC, however, we will consider candidates without who meet the eligibility criteria.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with basic engineering tasks, and shadowing Senior Engineers
- Studying and working towards professional Engineering qualifications
- Controlling and managing the asset movement life-cycle (goods in/out, inventory audits , stock levels etc)
- Preparing assets for trips/projects
- Carrying out document control tasks
- Providing bespoke reporting upon request
- Managing and maintaining the resilient items list
- Commissioning and decommissioning hardware/software
- Installing and removing software licences
- Fitting cables, PAT testing- training and tech support
- Carrying out other tasks when requested by the Programme Managers
Skills & Requirements
Essential:
- A willingness to undergo a full assessment process to obtain Government Security Clearance to DV level
- The desire to work in a hands-on IT role in a secure operational environment.
- Experience or a deep interest in IT Systems and/or Technology
- Capable and comfortable working independently
Desirable:
- Able to provide written and verbal updates, progress reports and escalate issues to stakeholders at all levels.
- Good communication skills with the ability to identify relevant information and describe technical issues clearly and concisely.
- Adept at following procedures methodically and accurately
- Possess the ability and desire to maintain a safe, tidy, and organised working environment.
- Be pro-active with own personal development
- Have the appetite for attending future out-of-hour call outs and career progression
- Understanding or knowledge of Linux or similar
- Hold current SC or DV clearance (advantageous but not essential)
- A full, UK driving licence
Benefits
- Supported training & development with clear career path
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Free, onsite parking
- Subsidised on-site gym and cafe
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Wellbeing Scheme
- Employer Pension Contributions
- Personal Development Opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, Thorn SDS welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic. We strive to provide equal opportunities for growth and advancement, ensuring that everyone has an equal chance to thrive and contribute to our collective success.
All applicants must hold the Right to Work in the UK
To apply please upload your CV below and press Submit.
For more information, please contact us:
Email: recruitment@thornsds.co.uk or
Tel: 01420 540240 / 07355 676597
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