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Network Engineer Apprentice
SOFA BRANDS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Nottinghamshire (NG17 1BX)
Closes in 27 days (Monday 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 October 2026
Summary
To join the Group IT team and develop practical skills and knowledge in IT support, networking, and infrastructure while completing a Level 4 Network Engineer / CompTIA apprenticeship with Leep Talent.
Wage £21,000 a year
Training course Network engineer (level 4)
Hours Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date Monday 9 November 2026
Duration 1 year 6 months
Positions available 1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
To join the Group IT team and develop practical skills and knowledge in IT support, networking, and infrastructure while completing a Level 4 Network Engineer / CompTIA apprenticeship with Leep Talent. The apprentice will work alongside experienced IT professionals, gaining hands-on experience while supporting the day-to-day operation of the company’s IT systems and network infrastructure.
- Provide first-line support for IT hardware, software, and connectivity issues
- Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of IT and network equipment
- Support Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Active Directory administration
- Assist with network monitoring, troubleshooting, and security
- Maintain accurate IT asset, user, and technical records
- Log and update incidents through the IT Service Desk
- Assist with IT projects, installations, upgrades, and system maintenance
- Work with colleagues and third-party suppliers to resolve technical issues
- Follow company IT, security, and data protection policies
- Complete all required apprenticeship training and assessments
Where you'll work
Castlewood Business Park
Farmwell Lane, Sutton in Ashfield
Nottinghamshire NG17 1BX
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Training
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Training provider LEEP TALENT LIMITED
Training course Network engineer (level 4)
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What you'll learn
- Apply tools and techniques when securely operating and testing networks.
- Install and configure network components.
- Implement tools and techniques to monitor, identify, analyse, and record systems performance in line with defined specifications.
- Maintain security of the network against potential threats.
- Apply tools and/or techniques to gather information to troubleshoot issues and/or isolate, repair, or escalate faults.
- Communicate outcomes of tasks and record actions in line with organisational procedures.
- Upgrade, apply, and test components to systems configurations ensuring that the system meets the organisation’s requirements and minimises downtime.
- Interpret information and/or specifications received from a manager, customer, or technical specialist and accurately implement the defined requirements.
- Implement techniques to optimise systems or component performance in line with defined specifications.
- Apply the required level of responsibility when organising and prioritising work tasks, clients’ or stakeholders’ requests in line with SLAs and organisation processes.
- Explain their job role within the business context to stakeholders to enable a clear understanding on both sides of what their remit is and convey technical constraints.
- Operate securely, and apply process, policies, and legislation within their business responsibilities.
- Configure and maintain network addressing in line with customer requirements.
- Ensure compliance of network engineering outputs with change management processes including Secure Access Service Edge SASE or Zero-trust networking.
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Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: English (grade 4/C +)
- Maths (grade 4/C +)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Motivated
- Can do attitude
- Passion for IT
- Hardware and Software
- Tech Savvy
- Troubleshooting
- Networking systems
- Passion for Technology
About this employer
SBI is home to four unique sofa brands; Duresta, Parker Knoll, G Plan, and The Lounge Co. Our range of contemporary and classic styles reflect the individual needs and lifestyles of our customers and can be found in 600 retail outlets across the UK.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab). Tech and digital professionals in London earn an average salary of £52,500 per year, so this Apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising and profitable career.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEEP TALENT LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057171.
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Closes in 27 days (Monday 2 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
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