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This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for networking and IT infrastructure who is looking to build their technical skills in a hands-on environment. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll support the day-to-day operation of our network, helping to maintain critical business services while developing your knowledge of enterprise networking technologies.\nWhat’s in it for you?\nFantastic company discounts: Up to 80% off our stylish kitchen ranges and products\n\nAccess to Retail Trust\n\nFlexible holidays: Buy up to five extra days with our holiday purchase scheme\n\nWellbeing support: Access to our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7\n\nLifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and savings on hundreds of top brands via our benefits app\n\nA collaborative culture built on care, inclusion, and continuous improvement\n\nWhat you’ll be doing:\nSupporting and maintaining the organisation's core network infrastructure.\n\nAssisting with network maintenance, upgrades, and project activities.\n\nSupporting the corporate network, including firewalls, switches, and wireless technologies.\n\nInvestigating and resolving network tickets escalated from the Desktop Support team.\n\nMonitoring network performance and alerting systems, escalating issues where appropriate.\n\nAssisting with firmware updates, hardware upgrades, and hardware replacements.\n\nSupporting disaster recovery testing and maintaining network documentation.\n\nContributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the network team.\n\nDeveloping technical knowledge and skills through hands-on experience and collaboration with senior engineers.\n\nWho we’re looking for:\nA genuine interest in networking and IT infrastructure.\n\nStrong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.\n\nGood communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues across the business.\n\nOrganised and able to manage workloads effectively.\n\nExperience of IT support environments and networking equipment would be advantageous.\n\nExposure to Cisco networking technologies would be beneficial.\n\nAbility to follow processes and produce clear documentation.\n\nA positive, proactive approach and a desire to build a career in network engineering.\n\nFull driving licence required due to occasional travel to other business locations when required.\n\nWhy choose Magnet?\nAt Magnet, we bring over 100 years of heritage, but our focus is firmly on the future.\nAs the UK’s leading kitchen specialist, our success is driven by the expertise, insight and innovation of our people.\nWe’re in the middle of an exciting transformation, with a real opportunity to shape how we work, grow and deliver for our customers. We’re always open to fresh thinking and new perspectives, so even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match, we’d still love to hear from you.\nWe’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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