Apprentice Security Systems Engineer

SAFEGUARD SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD

Newbury, RG20 4SW

Closes on Saturday 18 October

Posted on 23 September 2024

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Summary

Join Safeguard Systems as an Apprentice Security Systems Engineer and become part of our dynamic team. This role offers a prime opportunity for individuals eager to work with a dynamic team in a rapidly expanding company known for its strong team spirit and dedication to quality work.

Annual wage
£12,480 to £22,308 a year

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In line with minimum wage rates for 2024

Training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours
37.5hr paid (plus 30minute unpaid break) total 40hr week, Mon – Fri Shifts tbc.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 28 October

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

You will be joining our dynamic team who are committed to installing cutting-edge security systems in commercial settings where duties will include the following:

Responsibilities: As a Trainee Security Systems Engineer, you will work alongside experienced professionals, receiving comprehensive training in the installation of:

- CCTV

- Access Control

- Alarm

- Intercom systems

- Gate and Barrier Automation

Travel throughout the UK (mainly the South but occasionally further) will be required, operating from our Kingsclere office.

Key Benefits: Company vehicle provided, along with a fuel card for private use. Laptop and phone for work-related tasks. Company Pension. Private medical insurance.

Clear pathways for career progression.

 

 

Where you’ll work

Unit 5, Queen Isabelle House

Kingsclere Park, Kingsclere

Newbury

RG20 4SW

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

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

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 Advanced Apprenticeship is delivered over 3 years.  Apprentices are required to attend college at our Stroud Campus (GL5 4AH) on block release to complete underpinning knowledge studies towards the qualification.

    Some apprentices may also need to achieve functional skills in Maths and English, which will require additional hours in college, this is normally delivered during or on an additional block release attendance.

    The assessor will visit the apprentice and support their progress through on-site assessment and regular reviews within the workplace.

    The End-Point Assessment (EPA) is delivered and assessed externally once all other criteria of the apprenticeship is achieved.

    Apprentices are required to spend a minimum of 20% of their employed hours on off-the-job learning. This has to be structured and evidence will need to be provided.

    Within your apprentices standard you will work towards:

    ·        Level 3 Competency qualification

    ·        British Values

    ·        Employee Rights & Responsibilities (ERR)

    ·        End Point Assessment

    Fire emergency and security systems technician
    Level 3 (A level)

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Maths and English (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
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    Driving Licence essential. Based within an hour of the Newbury Head office (RG20 4SW)

    About this company

    Safeguard Systems design and install highly reliable, robust and cost-effective security solutions to meet a range of security needs and objectives. When it comes to security system installation, our experienced team are experts in CCTV, video intercom and video door entry systems, access control, and security alarm installation.

    https://safeguardsystems.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    Key Benefits: Company vehicle provided, along with a fuel card for private use. Laptop for work-related tasks. Company Pension. Private medical insurance.

    After this apprenticeship

    Clear pathways for career progression on sucessful completion of the apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

    Nikki Robinson

    nikki.robinson@sgscol.ac.uk

    01453 761100

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278253.

    Apply now

    Closes on Saturday 18 October

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