Hardware Engineer
Permanent £27k
UK • Full-time • Travel Required
We’re looking for a talented Hardware Engineer who brings energy, accuracy and a hands-on approach to every project. If you thrive in technical environments, enjoy solving real-world problems, and take pride in delivering exceptional work for customers, this role is for you!
What You’ll Do
Lead high-quality hardware builds, installations, cabling and decommissioning
Configure Windows, Linux and VMware systems with confidence
Troubleshoot complex hardware and software issues on the spot
Carry out secure data erasure both on-site and in-house
Manage diagnostics, firmware updates and warranty processes
Maintain high standards around Health & Safety and vendor best-practice
Produce clear, accurate technical documentation
Essential criteria
Strong hardware engineering experience across varied environments
Sharp problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
Clear communication and a professional customer approach
Flexibility to travel and work occasional out-of-hours
Clean manual driving licence and valid passport
Ability to pass BS7858 vetting and work towards SC clearance
What We Offer
A competitive salary, hybrid working, a strong pension, private healthcare and dental, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and access to high-quality training and development. You’ll join a modern, inclusive workplace where your technical expertise genuinely makes an impact.
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As an apprentice, you'll be part of Babcock's Skynet Service Delivery Wrap (SDW) program, which plays a crucial role in providing essential communication capabilities to the UK and NATO armed forces. The Skynet system ensures that service personnel can stay connected anytime, anywhere, in any environment on Earth. By joining this program, you won’t just acquire specialised network engineering skills - you’ll also contribute to projects that are critical to the security of the UK.
You will work our Bordon location, where our teams help to maintain and modernise the UK’s sovereign space communications. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will have the chance to rotate through different Skynet SDW Infrastructure teams, gaining valuable insights into their operations and taking on increasingly complex tasks as your experience and skills grow.
Typical tasks include:
Troubleshooting and resolving network issues
Providing technical support to customers and key stakeholders, addressing queries and delivering effective solutions
Interpreting technical information and aligning it with organisational requirements and expectations
Learning and applying safe working practices in diverse environments, including working at height and in confined spaces
Training:During your apprenticeship, you will study and learn in the role of a Network Engineer. The course includes a wide range of specialist modules designed to provide you with a strong theoretical foundation for your future career. You will also develop practical skills, including:
Installing, configuring, and testing network components or devices (both physical and virtual)
Collecting and analysing data to monitor network performance.
Improving and maintaining network systems or services to meet set standards
Identifying and fixing network issues to restore operations, escalating issues if needed
Upgrading physical and virtual network systems
Interpreting written requirements and technical documents to deliver network systems and services effectively
Keeping accurate records in line with organisational policies
Your apprenticeship will culminate in an End Point Assessment (EPA), where an independent assessor will evaluate your performance against the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) defined in the occupational standard. This final assessment allows you to demonstrate the expertise you have gained during the programme.Training Outcome:
The space industry is on a remarkable growth trajectory, with its global value projected to triple by 2035
As part of this booming sector, the skills and experience you’ll develop in network cabling will remain in high demand for years to come
Completing the apprenticeship programme is just the start of an exciting career journey with us. We are dedicated to your continued professional growth, offering ongoing development opportunities at our Bordon site
Employer Description:Babcock is an international defence company providing support and product solutions to enhance our customers’ defence capabilities and critical assets. We provide through-life technical and engineering support for our customers’ assets, delivering improvements in performance, availability and programme cost. Our c27,700 employees deliver these critical services to defence and civil customers, including engineering support to naval, land, air and nuclear operations, frontline support, specialist training and asset management. We also design and manufacture a range of defence and civil specialist equipment, from naval ship and weapons handling systems to liquid gas handling systems. We also provide integrated, technology-enabled solutions to our defence customers in areas such as secure communications, electronic warfare and air defence.Working Hours :Monday to Friday
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