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Key figures
- Starting salary outside London, plus an annual performance bonus
- £26,300
- Source: VodafoneThree (opens in a new tab)
- Paid holiday a year, plus bank holidays and charity days
- 28 days
- Source: VodafoneThree (opens in a new tab)
Overview
VodafoneThree runs one of the UK’s biggest mobile networks. Its apprenticeships pay the same at every level and cover engineering, data and business roles.
Levels and areas
| Level | Areas | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Field engineering, IT support, pre-sales | 12–18 months |
| 4 | Project management, product management, commercial, network engineering | 18–24 months |
| 6 | Network engineering, data analytics, AI and machine learning | 33–48 months |
| SCQF 8 (Scotland) | Network engineering | 12–18 months |
Pay and benefits
Pay starts at £26,300 outside London and £28,940 in London, plus an annual performance bonus. You also get 28 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, an enhanced pension, and fully funded qualifications.
Who can apply
Entry requirements are set on each advert. You need to meet the government’s apprenticeship funding rules and have the right to work in the UK for the whole programme, because VodafoneThree can’t sponsor visas.
What they do
VodafoneThree runs mobile and broadband networks in the UK. Its apprentices work in field and network engineering, IT support, pre-sales, project and product management, commercial, data analytics and AI, mainly at hubs in Newbury and Farnborough or in the field.
Apprenticeships they offer
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Level 3 apprenticeships
Field engineering, IT support, pre-sales
Field engineering roles are UK-wide; IT support in Farnborough; pre-sales in Manchester and Newbury.
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Level 4 apprenticeships
Project management, product management, commercial, network engineering
Mainly in Farnborough and Newbury.
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Level 6 apprenticeships
Network engineering, data analytics, AI and machine learning
Degree-level apprenticeships, including network engineering in Newbury and Birmingham, Exeter, Leiston and Norwich.
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SCQF Level 8 Network Engineering (Scotland)
Network engineering
A Scottish apprenticeship at SCQF Level 8, equivalent to an HND or DipHE.
Career areas
Entry requirements
- All apprenticeships
- Set on each advert. VodafoneThree lists entry requirements in each job advert.
Who can apply
- You must meet the government apprenticeship funding rules.
- You need the right to work in the UK for the whole programme without VodafoneThree sponsoring a visa, and to live in the UK throughout.
Our tips for VodafoneThree
- Pay is the same at every level (£26,300, or £28,940 in London), so pick the programme that fits your interests and qualifications.
- Field engineering roles are spread across the UK, while office roles are mainly in Newbury and Farnborough.
- There's a separate Scottish route at SCQF Level 8 if you're based in Scotland.
Summary
- VodafoneThree runs apprenticeships from Level 3 to Level 6, plus an SCQF Level 8 route in Scotland.
- Pay starts at £26,300 outside London and £28,940 in London, plus an annual performance bonus.
- Areas include field and network engineering, IT support, data analytics and AI.
- Benefits include 28 days' holiday and fully funded qualifications.
Questions about VodafoneThree apprenticeships
How much do VodafoneThree apprentices get paid?
£26,300 outside London and £28,940 in London, plus an annual performance bonus. Compare that with the minimum in our apprentice pay guide.
What apprenticeships does Vodafone offer?
VodafoneThree offers Level 3 field engineering, IT support and pre-sales; Level 4 project management, product management, commercial and network engineering; and Level 6 network engineering, data analytics and AI.
How long is a VodafoneThree apprenticeship?
12 to 18 months at Level 3, 18 to 24 months at Level 4 and 33 to 48 months at Level 6.
Does VodafoneThree sponsor visas for apprentices?
No. You need the right to work in the UK for the whole programme without sponsorship.
Sources and review
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