What you’ll be doing
: We’ll get you working on real projects from day one, learning the skills and experience you’ll need right away on the job. You’ll get involved in things like testing the latest networking technology, upgrading the existing network and the planning, installing and running of network elements. And don’t forget, we don’t just do broadband and landlines, we do mobile networks too. You’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the technology that underpins what we do, playing a part in supporting and maintaining high levels of stability and performance of the biggest and best mobile network in the UK.
You’ll also learn how to design, build, test configure and optimise a distributed network, as well as how to analyse network performance and troubleshoot typical problems in networks. We’ll teach you how to identify and evaluate network security risks, and how to incorporate this into your network designs to ensure our network is secure, resilient and dependable.
Don’t worry if this is all new, you’re not expected to join us with any prior experience in this, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
The apprentice training course: As an Apprentice Network Engineer, you’ll study for a Level 6 apprenticeship in Network Engineering with Staffs University.
Hours: 37.5Hrs Mon – Fri
Start date: September 2025
Duration: Your apprenticeship will last for 48 months. You’ll spend a minimum of 20% of your time learning and studying.
The qualifications you’ll need: Three A-Levels with a minimum of BCC grades, 120 UCAS points. You’ll also need a minimum of five GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C or above) including English and Maths
The skills you’ll need:
1. Growth mindset
2. Analytical thinking
3. Proactivity
4. Emotional intelligence
Salary: £21,840
After this apprenticeship: On completing of your apprenticeship, you could be employed in a specialist Networks team at Adastral Park, Ipswich. Here you can further develop your technical capabilities in network capacity and infrastructure build, enhancing your skills in problem solving and process management. These competencies will be valuable as your progress your career post-apprenticeship. Additionally, there are opportunities for leadership roles both regionally and nationally for those aspiring to more senior positions within BT.