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Broadband and mobile provider Virgin Media and O2 (VMO2) have this morning responded to the UK Government’s recently announced plan, which calls for the creation of 50,000 apprenticeships across the country for young people, by opening new applications for a wide range of early career roles.
The provider, which recently revealed that they’d hired their 1,000th apprentice (here), said the new the jobs – available nationwide including in London, Leeds, Reading, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham and Glasgow – would combine work with on-the-job training and dedicated study time across roles such as field technicians, network engineering opportunities, security and the anti-fraud team.
The field technician roles at Virgin Media require no prior experience or formal qualifications. The company uses a fully ‘blind recruitment’ approach to remove potential bias from shortlisting and ensure applicants are assessed fairly and solely on their potential.
Karen Handley, Head of Future Careers at VMO2, said:
“At Virgin Media O2, our people work day-in and day-out to upgrade the UK and provide the best services for customers.
We’re continuing to invest in jobs, skills and opportunities for the next-generation of talented people from all backgrounds, with our apprentices and graduates playing a vital role in keeping the country connected.
If you want to earn while you learn, develop specialist skills and join a team that’s building the UK’s digital future, we’d love to hear from you.”
More information on the opportunities available can be found on the operator’s Future Careers page.
Apprenticeships
Field Technician:
- 70 Roles Available across 36 locations in England
- Starting salary of £26.5k
- Application Deadline: Dec 2025 – Feb 2026 (Location Dependant)
- Start Date: April/May 2026
Network engineers:
- 8 roles across the country
- Starting Salary £27K
- Application deadline: Dec 2025 – Jan 2026
- Start date: April 2026
Security and Fraud:
- 4 roles available
- Starting Salary from £24K
- Application deadline: Dec 2025 – Jan 2026
- Start date: April 2026
Industrial Placements
Finance Interns:
- 4 Roles Available
- Starting salary of £25K + Welcome Bonus
- Application Deadline: Dec 2025 – Feb 2026
- Start Date: July 2026