Infrastructure Engineer Placement - 12 months - Pontefract
Ekeq Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level Platform & Infrastructure role at Ekeq. Pontefract · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate £51,994–£67,500 across the United Kingdom.
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What you'll do
- Help configure, maintain and build server and storage systems used by retail operations and the head office
- Patch systems, find security weaknesses and take steps to improve protection across networks
- Support virtualisation and cloud environments so systems continue to operate efficiently
- Use and update technical documentation while following standards and Infosec guidance
What you bring
- You’re pursuing a STEM degree with a placement year and are on track for at least a 2:1, or studying a STEM master’s
- Your course must include a dedicated placement year running from July 2027 to July 2028
- You bring a careful, logical approach to solving problems and clear communication with technical and non-technical colleagues
Who this fits
This is a hands-on trainee placement suited to someone studying a relevant degree who wants practical infrastructure experience and guidance from senior engineers. The placement is based at the Pontefract hub and runs from July 2027 to July 2028.
From the employer
The role
Technology drives what we do at NEXT, and as a Tech Placement, you will be a vital part of our evolution. This role is designed to help you learn and grow by giving you hands-on experience and real responsibilities.
As a Trainee Infrastructure Engineer on a 12-month placement at our Pontefract hub, you will play a hands-on role in keeping our warehouse infrastructure secure, robust, and future-ready. You will make a real difference by supporting the vital systems that power NEXT, working closely with our Information Security and Infrastructure teams to identify weaknesses and build secure, innovative solutions.
We don’t expect you to know everything from day one; you will be fully supported with clear technical standards, detailed documentation, and expert guidance from our Senior Engineers to help you hit the ground running and gain invaluable real-world experience.
This is a 12-month industrial placement and applicants must be studying a relevant University Degree course that includes a dedicated placement year July 2027 to July 2028.
What you'll take on
- Support the build, configuration, and maintenance of server infrastructure and storage solutions across our retail operations and head office.
- Carry out essential security remediation activities, such as patching systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and strengthening security across our wider networks.
- Assist in building and maintaining virtualisation platforms and cloud-based environments, ensuring our systems run efficiently.
- Follow the strategic direction set by our Infosec team, contributing to the overall safety and reliability of our data science and server infrastructure.
- Work collaboratively to follow established technical standards, actively using and updating documentation to support the wider team.
About you:
- Currently studying towards a STEM degree (on track for a 2:1 or higher) or a STEM Master's degree, that includes a 12-month placement—ideally with relevant studies in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or a similar field.
- An exceptional eye for detail and a systematic, logical approach to solving complex problems.
- Natural curiosity and a strong desire to understand how systems work, and how they might break.
- Clear and professional communication skills, allowing you to articulate findings to both technical and non-technical team members.
- A self-motivated, ambitious attitude with an eagerness to learn and build strong, collaborative working relationships.
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