Apprentice Fire & Security Engineer - Darwen

SCUTUM GROUP UK LIMITED

Darwen, BB3 0DB

Closes on Sunday 1 December

Posted on 6 September 2024

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Summary

Scutum are proud to announce the next intake of engineering apprentices to Scutum Academy. Apprentices will be inducted and educated in the Scutum philosophy and what is expected of a Scutum apprentice. Thereafter, they will return to their Regional Company, where they will complete on the job training whilst attending ‘Technical College Training

Annual wage
£18,500 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 1 January

Duration

3 Years

Positions available

2

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

Scutum Group are a leading nationwide independent provider of world class fire and security solutions and are looking for high quality Fire & Security Engineer apprentices to join Scutum Academy in January 2025.

Candidates should be reliable, motivated and demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic approach to learning and developing their skills, and a passion for the Fire and Security industry. A confident communicator is essential with good spoken and written English and computer skills.

A full, UK Driving Licence is essential. Candidates will be required to commit to working at various locations in the UK and be expected to work outside of core hours to meet the requirements of the role.

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Security maintenance and fire alarm maintenance to include CCTV/Intruder and Access Control
  • Electrical and electronic principles - including codes of practice, commissioning, design criteria and installation, testing and maintenance techniques
  • Testing and maintaining different systems - including a range of fire, emergency, and security systems
  • System technologies - including storing, retrieving, manipulating, transmitting, and receiving electronic data across a range of information communication technology (ICT) applications
  • Using ICT tools and equipment - including email, mobile devices, personal computers, and web applications
  • Communications - including communication styles and communicating in a clear, articulate, and appropriate manner
  • Specialist fire, security, fire and emergency lighting or fire and Security Technician skills
  • Health and safety practices, regulations and legislation within fire, emergency, and security environments - including environmental compliance

Candidates will be selected via CV submission and Interviews.

Where you’ll work

Scutum North Ltd, 7 Anchor Court, Commercial Road

Darwen

BB3 0DB

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

SKILLS FOR SECURITY 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

    Fire Emergency and Security Systems Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

    You will complete all training tasks allocated during your block release weeks at the training centre and gathering any site evidence needed to supplement your studies.

    Complete an annual assessment at the training centre and take part in any additional training courses that the company require you to complete.

    Employer/On the job training:

    • College attendance is a requirement, this will be on a block release basis. The rest of the time will be spent working within a Scutum Company.
    • On the job experience and training partnered with a qualified installation/service engineer throughout the 3 year course
    • Scutum specific induction training
    • Panel Manufacturer Training
    • Scutum Engineer will provide onsite training.
    • Installation of equipment
    • Install cabling
    • Servicing on all alarm systems
    • Commissioning on all alarm systems

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths (grade 4)
    • English Language (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
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Logical
    • Physical fitness

    Other requirements

    The apprenticeship is up to 36 months and therefore, full commitment is required. The start date for this apprenticeship is January 2025. The salary for the first year is £18.5, increasing annually throughout the 3 year apprenticeship.

    About this company

    Scutum Group are a leading nationwide independent provider of world class fire and security solutions

    After this apprenticeship

    • To become a fully trained engineer in Fire, Emergency and Security Systems
    • Be a valued employee of Scutum Group
    • Company Vehicle
    • Competitive Salary
    • Professional Development
    • Employee Health Assurance Programme
    • Death in Service Benefits

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    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000275470.

    Apply now

    Closes on Sunday 1 December

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