IT/Network Engineer Apprentice

TechnologyHigher Level 4On-site

Weekly Hours Worked: Monday -Thursday -7.45am to 4.45pm with half anhour unpaid break and Friday - 7.45am to 12.45pm.

Description of Company:

Lear, aglobal automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superiorin-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear’s diverse team oftalented employees in 37 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation,operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys.Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker inthe world and ranks 189 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear isavailable at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete online daily checklist activities

• Providing 1st/2nd line technical support & problem analysis/rectification

• Ensure documentation and procedures are maintained and improved in accordance with ISMS and Sarbanes Oxley requirements

• Ensuring pro-active monitoring of systems using key performance indicators and dashboards

• Ensuring performance and availability of all computer systems including hardware, networks, IT security and telecommunications are maintained within the agreed SLAs

• Monitor Ivanti call logging system and resolve production tickets within agreed SLA

• Maintain Computer systems to current corporate standards Windows 11 / Server 2022

• Scorecard compliance activities including system patching, antivirus and CM

• Purchasing for all IT operations service requirements

• Configuring all onsite hardware including desktops, laptops, printers, scanners, thin clients, industrial PCs

• Deploying hardware into production environment to agreed schedules within maintenance windows

• Processing New user equipment requests / processing Leaver data and equipment requests

• Monitoring customer EDM and sequences messages

• Maintaining in-house LJS application to create models to support manufacturing requirements

• Maintenance and upkeep of networking infrastructure, ensuring stability of LAN/WAN by proactive monitoring and resolving issues, to include Cisco switch configuration, fault finding and hardware upgrades

• Monitoring Avamar backup jobs

• Virtual Server monitoring and preventative maintenance to ensure 100% uptime

• Production server SQL mirroring for disaster recovery and performance monitoring

• Ensuring all corporate requirements are delivered satisfactorily and on time

• Disaster recovery corporate compliance and fail over testing practices

• Software license, inventory and hardware maintenance management

• General administration and housekeeping of hot swap equipment and materials in the Operations stock room

Other Information:

• Competitive market rate salary with a generous shift allowance. Overtime premium for weekend working.

• A role within one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers.

• Engaging and varied tasks in a dynamic, international environment with flat hierarchies.

• A culture of responsibility and independence.

• Continuous training and development opportunities.

• Long-term career prospects in a growing global company.

• Attractive benefits including pension scheme, optional private healthcare, on-site canteen, free parking, and modern employee amenities.

Perks & benefits

Professional Development

Skills required

· A keen interest in IT, networking and technology.

· Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

· Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.

· Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

· Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

· Customer-focused approach with a positive attitude.

· Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks.

· Basic understanding of computer hardware, software andnetworks (desirable but not essential).

· Ability to follow processes, procedures and technicalinstructions.

· Experience using Microsoft 365 applications such asOutlook, Teams and Excel.

· A proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership oftasks.

· Commitment to completing the Level 4 Network Engineerapprenticeship programme.

Qualifications required

Three A-Levels or equivalent (and GCSE English and maths)

Training you'll get

Firebrand’s sector-leading Level 4 Network Engineer (L4NE) Apprenticeship Programme develops apprentices to design, build, maintain and secure multi-vendor networks; additionally, apprentices will develop skills to allow identification and implementation of network performance improvements whilst maintaining network security.

Firebrands course is delivered either Online (online live instructor led), or face to face in the classroom environment (your choice). Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Learning Mentors (LMs) and world-leading trainers prepare apprentices to work across multiple sectors.

Completion of this apprenticeship will provide learners with the following world class vendor certifications in addition to the Network Engineer apprenticeship:

CompTIA Server+
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+

Key areas covered are:

Detecting and resolving Network Failures.
Improving Network Performance.
Install and Manage Network Architecture.
Test and Analyse Network issues.
Planning and working effectively.

Future prospects

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 39 hours per week

Duration 18 months (Ongoing)

Roles available 1

Posted 20 Jul 2026

Interviews 25 Aug 2026

Starts Sep 2026

Apply by 24 Aug 2026

Training provider

BPP

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

B98 9EY