Apprentice Network Engineer

4 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom Nokia Full time

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work.

The team you'll be part of

Throughout your Apprenticeship, you will get the knowledge to become a Field Competence Support Engineer or Network Engineer

You will be part of the Network Infrastructure Customer Delivery team is bringing the Nokia IP and optics and Fixed Access products knowledge and the industry leading skills to our customers in the UK and Ireland to address technical challenges and ensure successful project delivery.

The pandemic has highlighted how important telecoms networks are to society. Nokia's Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.

What you will learn and contribute to

Are you ready to learn and grow in a career, while making a difference? Are you passionate about creating ultra-highspeed networks? We are looking for a confident, energetic, proactive & team player individual to join us.

As the successful candidate, you will not only get an exciting opportunity to learn & excel. You will have the opportunity to:

  • Set up, configure, integrate, upgrade, verify and validate customer networks and solutions that meet contractual specifications
  • Improve network performance
  • Perform technical investigations and troubleshooting
  • Learn how to perform regular root cause analysis on process output and deliverables seeking productivity, quality and cost improvements;
  • Develop scripts and templates enabling automation of repetitive tasks and routines
  • Understand how to select the appropriate tools regarding specific Network activities, while complying with Nokia's policies when upgrading systems;
  • Prepare technical documentation and reports

Start date: 4th September 2023

Assessment Day: 17th April 2023 (to be confirmed)

Salary: 23,000.00 Pounds Yearly

Your skills and experience

You have:

  • Education: Minimum 5 GCSEs, A levels or a level 3 qualification (apprenticeship or BTEC in a relatable subject), eligibility for apprenticeship in the UK
  • Passion for new networking technologies
  • Ability to communicate with people, learn quickly, work proactively and accurately
  • Work in a team

Desirable:

  • Excellent results in STEM subjects
  • Customer focus approach

What we offer

Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs, and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

The role is in the Bristol area as a hybrid worker, working 2-3 days a week from the office. Field Competence Support Engineers will be provided with excellent learning and development opportunities, including 24 months Network Engineer, Level 4 Apprenticeship program from a leading training provider, Nokia solutions and I&C trainings and certifications, access to the best-in-class on-line learning platforms and support from experienced site engineering professionals.

Nokia UK Limited offer a Flexible Benefits program (Flex) where additional benefits can be purchased through salary. These include, but are not limited to, Dental insurance, Travel insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Health Assessments.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

  • One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
  • Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
  • Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
  • LGBT+ equality & best place to work by HRC Foundation

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people.

Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information

  • Vaccination Requirements : FOR US ONLY: Nokia employees, wherever required by law or contractual obligation, must receive a COVID-19 vaccination or an otherwise approved accommodation based upon applicable law.
  • Disclaimer (For US Jobs): Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.


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