About this role
<div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Summary</H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p>Based at Manchester Airport (3 days on site per week)</p> <p><br>Permanent, Full Time (36.25 hours per week)</p> <p><br>Normal office hours (9-5 / 8-4) - Hybrid working</p> <p><br>Out of Hours – On Call – On a 6 week basis (must be based within an hours radius of Manchester Airport)</p> <p><br>We are proud to be a diverse employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds.</p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">Why MAG?</H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p>At MAG we provide the airport facilities and travel services that people need to connect with the world. As the largest UK owned airport operator, we serve over 60 million passengers a year from Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands Airports. With over 270 destinations across the globe, our businesses not only bring people together but also support the prosperity of the regions in which we operate.</p> <p> </p> <p>Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.</p> <p> </p> <p>At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.</p> <p> </p> <p>You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>24 days holiday plus bank holidays</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Free parking</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Subsidised public transport</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Huge range of company discounts</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>2 volunteering days per year</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Care Concierge service</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">The role</H2> </div><div><p> </p> <ul> <li>As a Network Engineer, you’ll support the critical infrastructure that underpins operations across one of the UK’s largest airport groups.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Working within a complex 24/7 operational environment, you’ll help maintain and enhance the enterprise network estate across Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports, supporting resilient, secure and high-performing connectivity across operational and customer-facing services.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>You’ll play a key role in maintaining and improving our network systems to ensure seamless connectivity across our airports, while providing day‑to‑day support for critical services.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Your responsibilities will include maintaining and supporting existing network infrastructure, responding to and resolving faults (including liaising with external support where required), performing analysis and troubleshooting, and configuring and deploying network devices.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>You will also contribute significantly to network‑related projects and ensure all work aligns with MAG’s change management procedures.You’ll also contribute to infrastructure improvement and transformation initiatives, supporting the deployment, optimisation and ongoing evolution of MAG’s wider network environment. </li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>This role offers exposure to a large-scale enterprise networking environment supporting operationally critical services within a fast-paced airport operation.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px">What will make you successful in the role?</H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p>We’re looking for an experienced Network Engineer with strong hands-on knowledge across enterprise networking environments and a proactive, problem-solving approach.</p> <p> </p> <p>You’ll ideally bring:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN and wireless environments</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>strong technical knowledge across Cisco switching, routing and firewall technologies</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>experience with network protocols including BGP and OSPF</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>familiarity with VPN technologies, Firepower and enterprise network monitoring tools such as Cisco DNAC or DCNM</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>exposure to Aruba wireless technologies (advantageous)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <ul> <li>experience working within structured change and operational support environments</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>You should also be comfortable working collaboratively across internal teams and third-party suppliers within a fast-paced operational environment.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>The role also requires a willingness to work hybrid office hours and take part in on‑call duties as part of the wider network support team.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-family:'trebuchet ms', geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.</span></p>