Apprentice Engineer

Summary

An apprenticeship with CSN Services will see you building new skills, while applying your knowledge to real-world projects. There will be plenty of opportunities to explore your potential, you’ll enjoy full support from your fellow employees and Manager. We are offering a full time permanent Level 3 Apprenticeship Programme for talented people.

Annual wage: £14,560 a year
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Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours: 08.30am-5.00pm Mon to Fri (40 hours per week, 30 minutes lunch break).
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 30 September
Duration: 3 Years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

First fix / pulling cabling through etc.
Second fix / affixing equipment to walls etc.
Use of a range of hand tools and a cordless drill
Completion of onsite paperwork and liaising with customers
Service and maintenance of equipment that has already been installed
Adhering to safe working practices

Applicants should be keen to learn, engaging and proactive to propel their career and develop skills as they progress through the course.

Where you’ll work

TAROONA HOUSE

TUNDRY WAY

BLAYDON ON TYNE

NE21 5SJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Comply with safety legislation, codes of practice, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work and apply control measures.

Complete functionality tests of systems and components during commissioning systems.

Apply and implement system design, planning and installations including additional components to existing systems.

Carry out takeover procedure, diagnose and repair faults.

Operate ICT equipment and systems to store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit or receive digital data and electronic information.

Comply with environmental and sustainability, regulations and standards.

Complete functionality tests of systems and components during handover of systems.

Carries out risk assessments.

Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers using sector specific terminology.

Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, as part of a team. Consult and engage with occupants or others who are or could be affected by work (for example vulnerable, older, and disabled people) and respond appropriately.

Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology through written means.

Plan and install systems cabling.

Carry out maintenance activities on fire detection and alarm systems and their components.

Carry out maintenance activities on intrusion alarm, access control, video surveillance (CCTV) and their components.

Your training plan

The successful applicant will work towards the Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard and will also apply for their apprentice ECS card.

Will be required to attend weekly day release at Access Training on Team Valley, Gateshead.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Team working
Initiative
Flexible Work Environment

Other requirements

• Probationary period applies • The office is based in the Blaydon are, please ensure that you can travel to this location before applying • Please note you may be required to work at height or in small spaces due to the nature of this work

About this company

Our founder, Paul Hillary has successfully been keeping our customers’ homes safe, strong and secure with our professional security systems since 1991. Starting in the Tyne Valley area then working from North Shields to Hexham, Morpeth to Stockton, we have remained connected to our roots. Incorporated in 2019, CSN Services can provide more than 45 years of combined expertise in electronic security.

After this apprenticeship

There is an excellent opportunity to develop within the company for the right candidate who is enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills. There is also the opportunity for a company van in the future after successful completion of the probationary period.

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