Junior Network Engineer

We are recruiting for a Junior Network Engineer to join a growing Managed Service Provider supporting a wide range of business clients.

This is a genuinely varied, fast-paced role combining logical network engineering with structured cabling and physical installations. It will suit someone practical, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple client environments both remotely and on-site.

You will gain exposure to enterprise-grade networking technologies while building solid real-world deployment experience.

Due to the project-led nature of MSP work, the role involves regular client travel and occasional out-of-hours work.

The Role

You will support the design, deployment, and ongoing support of client network environments, working closely with senior engineers and technical leadership.

This is a hands-on position where you will be involved from physical install through to configuration and troubleshooting., * Assist with configuration, deployment, and support of client network infrastructure

• Work with technologies including:

• Cisco Systems
• Cisco Meraki
• Ubiquiti
• WatchGuard
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise

• Provision switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points
• Support VLANs, subnetting, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and firewall rules
• Assist with cloud-managed networking platforms (e.g. Meraki Dashboard)
• Monitor network performance and respond to alerts
• Troubleshoot connectivity, WiFi, and performance issues
• Provide both remote and on-site technical support
• Maintain clear and accurate client documentation
• Carry out routine maintenance including firmware patching and testing
• Support VoIP and telephony deployments where required

Structured Cabling & Physical Infrastructure

• Install copper data cabling (Cat6 / Cat6a)
• Run, terminate, and test fibre optic cabling (internal and external)
• Install patch panels, faceplates, and fibre enclosures
• Build and dress network cabinets and containment
• Mount switches, firewalls, and wireless access points
• Test, certify, and clearly label installed cabling
• Ensure all installations are neat, professional, and best-practice compliant

Project Work

• Support senior engineers on upgrades, migrations, and new site deployments
• Assist with office moves and new business setups
• Conduct basic site surveys and cable route planning
• Travel to client sites (primarily regional with occasional national travel)
• Occasionally work evenings or weekends to minimise client disruption
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard

Are you early in your networking career and keen to build real hands-on experience? Do you enjoy both technical configuration and physical infrastructure work? Have you worked in (or want exposure to) an MSP environment where no two days are the same?, * Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, subnetting)

• Some hands-on experience configuring switches and routers
• Experience running and terminating copper cabling
• Willingness to work with fibre optic cabling
• Strong troubleshooting mindset
• Confident communication skills in client-facing situations
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable working at height and in ceiling voids
• Flexible approach to occasional out-of-hours work

Desirable

• CompTIA Network+ or Cisco CCNA
• Experience with Cisco Meraki dashboard
• Fibre termination and testing experience
• Exposure to firewall configuration and site-to-site VPNs
• Previous MSP experience
• Basic VoIP knowledge

Personal Attributes

• Customer-focused and professional
• Eager to learn across multiple vendor platforms
• Well organised with good attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple client priorities
• Reliable, proactive, and hands-on
• Flexible and adaptable to project demands