Depot Infrastructure Network Engineer

Opportunity

What you'll be doing

• Develop and document implementation, migration, cutover, and rollback plans.
• Deploy and configure Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches and enterprise LAN infrastructure; deliver LAN and Wi-Fi solutions across depots and distribution environments.
• Support large-scale network refresh, transformation, and upgrade programmes, working with architects, project managers, operational teams, and third parties.
• Plan and execute migrations and cutovers while minimizing disruption to 24/7 logistics operations.
• Perform network validation, testing, quality assurance, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Support service introduction with documentation, knowledge transfer, and operational readiness.
• Meet security, resilience, performance, governance, and availability standards; identify and mitigate risks and follow Health and Safety requirements.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience delivering enterprise infrastructure in complex, multi-site environments.
• CCNP Enterprise or equivalent practical networking experience.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst 9000 Series switches and enterprise LAN deployments.
• Strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking, VLANs, OSPF, BGP, network security, and device hardening.
• Experience with large-scale multi-site LAN refreshes, upgrades, or transformations; network resilience, migrations, cutovers, go-live, and operational support.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and network monitoring skills; knowledge of change management, implementation governance, and technical documentation.
• Full UK driving licence; flexibility for regular UK and Ireland travel and out-of-hours cutovers when required.

Desirable experience

• Fortinet SD-WAN, Extreme Access Points, Zebra HHTs, and Cisco Catalyst/DNA Centre.
• Network automation using Python, Ansible, or REST APIs.
• Supply chain, logistics, warehousing, or distribution environments and associated technology.

Salary

• £55,000–£70,000 per annum.

Hours

• Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Location and travel

• Role can be based anywhere in the UK; Midlands-based candidates are preferred.
• Regular travel across the UK and Ireland is required.

Benefits

• 20% M&S discount on most furniture, fashion, and food.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Discounted healthcare cash plan and an annual bonus scheme based on M&S performance.