IT Engineering Apprentice

  • Company: Specialist Network Operations
  • Location: OSWESTRY, SY10 8NR
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary: £20,000.00 per year
  • Sector: Digital
  • Ref: NAS-2000054003
  • Application Deadline Date: 15/10/2026
  • Start Date: 22/10/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with 30 minutes lunch break.

Brief Description

Start building a career in IT infrastructure, networking and cloud technologies! This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced engineers, earn industry-recognised qualifications and build the skills needed for a long-term career in systems engineering, cloud computing and network operations.

Training to be Provided

The programme integrates live and online workshops with self-paced learning, employing a guided discovery approach for individual learner contexts.


Learners are assigned a Digital Learning Consultant (DLC) for personalised coaching and support. These specialists ensure their successful progress, wellbeing, and readiness for assessments.

Future Prospects

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Vacancy Detail


  • Assisting with the development, testing and deployment of new IT and network solutions.

  • Supporting the Network Operations Centre (NOC) with technical troubleshooting and second- and third-line support activities, with guidance from experienced engineers.

  • Working with Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft 365 and Azure.

  • Gaining exposure to networking technologies from vendors including Ubiquiti, Cisco/Meraki, Nokia and Fortinet.

  • Assisting with technical investigations and root cause analysis of issues.

  • Maintaining documentation and contributing to the internal knowledge base.

  • Producing reports and supporting operational activities.

  • Working on technical projects designed to build your knowledge and practical experience.

Ready to start your adventure?