Junior Network Engineer
<p><b>Salary: £30,000 - 30,000 per year</b></p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, subnetting)</li><li>Some hands-on experience configuring switches and routers</li><li>Experience running and terminating copper cabling</li><li>Willingness to work with fibre optic cabling</li><li>Strong troubleshooting mindset</li><li>Confident communication skills in client-facing situations</li><li>Full UK driving licence</li><li>Comfortable working at height and in ceiling voids</li><li>Flexible approach to occasional out-of-hours work</li><li>CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA (desirable)</li><li>Experience with Cisco Meraki dashboard (desirable)</li><li>Fibre termination and testing experience (desirable)</li><li>Exposure to firewall configuration and site-to-site VPNs (desirable)</li><li>Previous MSP experience (desirable)</li><li>Basic VoIP knowledge (desirable)</li><li>Customer-focused and professional personal attributes</li><li>Eager to learn across multiple vendor platforms</li><li>Well organised with good attention to detail</li><li>Able to manage multiple client priorities</li><li>Reliable, proactive, and hands-on</li><li>Flexible and adaptable to project demands</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Assist with configuration, deployment, and support of client network infrastructure</li><li>Work with technologies including Cisco Systems, Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti, WatchGuard, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise</li><li>Provision switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points</li><li>Support VLANs, subnetting, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and firewall rules</li><li>Assist with cloud-managed networking platforms (e.g. Meraki Dashboard)</li><li>Monitor network performance and respond to alerts</li><li>Troubleshoot connectivity, WiFi, and performance issues</li><li>Provide both remote and on-site technical support</li><li>Maintain clear and accurate client documentation</li><li>Carry out routine maintenance including firmware patching and testing</li><li>Support VoIP and telephony deployments where required</li><li>Install copper data cabling (Cat6 / Cat6a)</li><li>Run, terminate, and test fibre optic cabling (internal and external)</li><li>Install patch panels, faceplates, and fibre enclosures</li><li>Build and dress network cabinets and containment</li><li>Mount switches, firewalls, and wireless access points</li><li>Test, certify, and clearly label installed cabling</li><li>Ensure all installations are neat, professional, and best-practice compliant</li><li>Support senior engineers on upgrades, migrations, and new site deployments</li><li>Assist with office moves and new business setups</li><li>Conduct basic site surveys and cable route planning</li><li>Travel to client sites (primarily regional with occasional national travel)</li><li>Occasionally work evenings or weekends to minimise client disruption</li><li>Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Cloud</li><li>Cisco</li><li>Firewall</li><li>Firmware</li><li>Support</li><li>Network</li><li>TCP/IP</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>We are a growing Managed Service Provider located in Ashford, Kent, seeking a Junior Network Engineer to support a diverse portfolio of business clients. This is a hands-on role that offers a blend of technical configuration and physical infrastructure tasks. We emphasize practical, proactive individuals who can work across various client environments, both remotely and on-site. This position allows you to gain exposure to enterprise-grade networking technologies while building solid real-world deployment experience. Some travel and occasional out-of-hours work may be required.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>
<b>Requirements:</b>
<ul><li>Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, subnetting)</li><li>Some hands-on experience configuring switches and routers</li><li>Experience running and terminating copper cabling</li><li>Willingness to work with fibre optic cabling</li><li>Strong troubleshooting mindset</li><li>Confident communication skills in client-facing situations</li><li>Full UK driving licence</li><li>Comfortable working at height and in ceiling voids</li><li>Flexible approach to occasional out-of-hours work</li><li>CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA (desirable)</li><li>Experience with Cisco Meraki dashboard (desirable)</li><li>Fibre termination and testing experience (desirable)</li><li>Exposure to firewall configuration and site-to-site VPNs (desirable)</li><li>Previous MSP experience (desirable)</li><li>Basic VoIP knowledge (desirable)</li><li>Customer-focused and professional personal attributes</li><li>Eager to learn across multiple vendor platforms</li><li>Well organised with good attention to detail</li><li>Able to manage multiple client priorities</li><li>Reliable, proactive, and hands-on</li><li>Flexible and adaptable to project demands</li></ul>
<b>Responsibilities:</b>
<ul><li>Assist with configuration, deployment, and support of client network infrastructure</li><li>Work with technologies including Cisco Systems, Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti, WatchGuard, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise</li><li>Provision switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points</li><li>Support VLANs, subnetting, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and firewall rules</li><li>Assist with cloud-managed networking platforms (e.g. Meraki Dashboard)</li><li>Monitor network performance and respond to alerts</li><li>Troubleshoot connectivity, WiFi, and performance issues</li><li>Provide both remote and on-site technical support</li><li>Maintain clear and accurate client documentation</li><li>Carry out routine maintenance including firmware patching and testing</li><li>Support VoIP and telephony deployments where required</li><li>Install copper data cabling (Cat6 / Cat6a)</li><li>Run, terminate, and test fibre optic cabling (internal and external)</li><li>Install patch panels, faceplates, and fibre enclosures</li><li>Build and dress network cabinets and containment</li><li>Mount switches, firewalls, and wireless access points</li><li>Test, certify, and clearly label installed cabling</li><li>Ensure all installations are neat, professional, and best-practice compliant</li><li>Support senior engineers on upgrades, migrations, and new site deployments</li><li>Assist with office moves and new business setups</li><li>Conduct basic site surveys and cable route planning</li><li>Travel to client sites (primarily regional with occasional national travel)</li><li>Occasionally work evenings or weekends to minimise client disruption</li><li>Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard</li></ul>
<b>Technologies:</b>
<ul><li>Cloud</li><li>Cisco</li><li>Firewall</li><li>Firmware</li><li>Support</li><li>Network</li><li>TCP/IP</li></ul>
<p><b>More:</b></p>
<p>We are a growing Managed Service Provider located in Ashford, Kent, seeking a Junior Network Engineer to support a diverse portfolio of business clients. This is a hands-on role that offers a blend of technical configuration and physical infrastructure tasks. We emphasize practical, proactive individuals who can work across various client environments, both remotely and on-site. This position allows you to gain exposure to enterprise-grade networking technologies while building solid real-world deployment experience. Some travel and occasional out-of-hours work may be required.</p>
<p>last updated 8 week of 2026</p>