VodafoneThree Level 6 Network Engineering Apprenticeship

Location: Newbury office + Hybrid*

Salary: £26,300 (non-London) and £28,940 (London), plus annual performance bonus and Vodafone Three benefits

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

Who we are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. At Vodafone Three we’re not just expanding connectivity, we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services and communities across the country.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress - today.

Welcome to a place where you’re connected

At Vodafone Three, you won’t just start an apprenticeship, you’ll start shaping a future. From your very first day, you’ll be welcomed into a community that knows the value you bring, supported by experienced mentors who guide, encourage and challenge you. You’ll work on meaningful projects that help build the UK best network, all while developing your confidence, capability and skills.

Whatever path you’re stepping from - sixth form, college or a career change - this is where you take your next step with purpose. Here, you’ll find an environment built on collaboration, shared experience and teams who always have your back. This is a place where people know you, where your contribution matters and where you become part of something bigger.

What you’ll do

You’ll join Vodafone Three’s network team – where our mission is to build the UK’s best network. We’ll connect millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.

As a Network Engineering apprentice at Vodafone Three, you will solve real‑world technical challenges that enhance our network performance and support critical services, contributing to the future of our next‑gen network. A few things you could work on in the role:

• Learn how a large‑scale telecom network operates, how digital services are designed, and how technology is delivered safely, securely and effectively into production.
• Support the design, build, testing and improvement of network and technology solutions, working across architecture, engineering, operations and delivery teams,
• Gain exposure to cutting‑edge cloud, automation and data platforms, while developing core skills in networking, performance, resilience and security.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers, architects, partners and stakeholders, contributing to real projects, change activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Alongside your day-to-day role, you'll study toward a Level 6 Digital & Technology Solutions apprenticeship, delivered by one of our trusted training partners, and graduate with a Bachelor’s degree at the end.

Who you are

• Someone who loves exploring how technology works, embraces learning new skills, and is motivated by turning complex real‑world problems into smart technical solutions.
• You’re great at staying organised, juggling tasks, setting priorities, and planning your work so you always stay ahead.
• You must hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, plus one of the following by September 2026:
  
  • A‑Levels
  
  • A Level 3 apprenticeship in a related subject
  
  • An equivalent Level 3 qualification.
• Must meet UK Government apprenticeship levy funding eligibility requirements.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?

We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

* Hybrid

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