Security Apprentice Engineer - Northampton

BEE TEE ALARMS LTD

Northampton, NN1 4TQ

Closes on Sunday 1 December

Posted on 8 October 2024

Print

Contents

Summary

Bee Tee Alarms Ltd is a family run business that is one of the largest UK based installers of high-quality security systems. They've been established for nearly 30 years. Their head office is in Northampton, with branches in Banbury, Milton Keynes, Birmingham and Coventry.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Shifts TBC.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 6 December

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

Due to demand Bee Tee Alarms are now looking to recruit three apprentices who will initially pair with existing engineers; two in the Northampton area and one in the Birmingham area. They are keen to offer people the chance to secure a career within the fire and security sector, offering family orientated environment.

As part of the apprenitceship, you would work on Access Control Systems, Security Alarms and CCTV (among others) and grow to be a multi disciplined engineer across the 3 years. 

Where you’ll work

Bee Tee Alarms Ltd, 43 Roseholme Road

Northampton

NN1 4TQ

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

    Bee Tee would train you on the installation, maintainence and repair of the following areas, among others, via hands-on practical experience from their experienced engineers: 

    • Access and Entry
    • Intruder Alarms
    • CCTV

    Skills for Security offer:

    Delivery of the Level 3 apprenticeship.

    Completing 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.

    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
    • Physical fitness
    • Customer care skills
    • IT skills
    • Problem solving skills

    Other requirements

    The apprenticeship is 36 months and therefore, full commitment is needed. A drivers license is required by the end of year 2.

    About this company

    Bee Tee Alarms Ltd  are a family-run business that is one of the largest Midlands-based installers of high-quality security systems and wireless security. We’ve been established for nearly 30 years and have been a leading installer of security systems across the Midlands area for years. Our head office resides within Northampton with branches in Banbury, Milton Keynes, Birmingham, and Coventry. We cover a large area of the Midlands including the West and East Midlands.

    After this apprenticeship

    A full time engineer position will be available for the right candidate upon completing the apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280923.

    Apply now

    Closes on Sunday 1 December

    When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

    After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.