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Junior Network Engineer
£30,000 - 30,000
Constant Recruitment
Brunswick Road, Kennington + Remote (UK)
£30,000 - 30,000
Requirements
Must:
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, subnetting)
- Some hands-on experience configuring switches and routers
- Experience running and terminating copper cabling
- Willingness to work with fibre optic cabling
- Strong troubleshooting mindset
- Confident communication skills in client-facing situations
- Full UK driving licence
- Comfortable working at height and in ceiling voids
- Flexible approach to occasional out-of-hours work
- CompTIA Network or Cisco CCNA (desirable)
- Experience with Cisco Meraki dashboard (desirable)
- Fibre termination and testing experience (desirable)
- Exposure to firewall configuration and site-to-site VPNs (desirable)
- Previous MSP experience (desirable)
- Basic VoIP knowledge (desirable)
Responsibilities
- Assist with configuration, deployment, and support of client network infrastructure
- Work with technologies including Cisco Systems, Cisco Meraki, Ubiquiti, WatchGuard, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Provision switches, routers, firewalls, and wireless access points
- Support VLANs, subnetting, DHCP, DNS, VPNs, and firewall rules
- Assist with cloud-managed networking platforms (e.g. Meraki Dashboard)
- Monitor network performance and respond to alerts
- Troubleshoot connectivity, WiFi, and performance issues
- Provide both remote and on-site technical support
- Maintain clear and accurate client documentation
- Carry out routine maintenance including firmware patching and testing
- Support VoIP and telephony deployments where required
- Install copper data cabling (Cat6 / Cat6a)
- Run, terminate, and test fibre optic cabling (internal and external)
- Install patch panels, faceplates, and fibre enclosures
- Build and dress network cabinets and containment
- Mount switches, firewalls, and wireless access points
- Test, certify, and clearly label installed cabling
- Ensure all installations are neat, professional, and best-practice compliant
- Support senior engineers on upgrades, migrations, and new site deployments
- Assist with office moves and new business setups
- Conduct basic site surveys and cable route planning
- Travel to client sites (primarily regional with occasional national travel)
- Occasionally work evenings or weekends to minimise client disruption
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard
Description
We are a growing Managed Service Provider located in Ashford, Kent, supporting a wide range of business clients. We offer a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same, providing you the opportunity to build real hands-on experience in a practical, proactive role. Our team values learning and adaptability, and we ensure our employees have exposure to enterprise-grade networking technologies while enjoying the benefits of working on diverse projects. The position demands a flexible approach including both remote and client-facing tasks, and often involves travel to various client sites.
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