Fire & Security Apprentice
SIMON J STEWART
Durham, DH3 1QT
Closes in 19 days (Friday 8 November at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 October 2024
Contents
Summary
Based in Birtley, Spirit Integrated Systems are a professional installation and maintenance service for a wide range of fire, security and alarm systems. The company’s experience in CCTV, Fire Detection Systems, Access Control, Disabled Refuge and Intruder Alarms has fast established them as one of the leading specialists in this expanding sector.
- Annual wage
- £13,520 a year
- Training course
- Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
- Hours
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40 hours per week
Monday to Friday
8.30am to 5:30pm
1-hour lunch
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 11 November
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fire and Security Apprentice at a growing company based at Birtley. You will be shadowing an engineer where you will be undertaking tasks that involve installation of Fire Detection Systems, Intruder Alarms, Access Control Systems, Video Entry and CCTV.
This is an excellent opportunity to progress and grow within the company for the right person who is enthusiastic and wants to learn new skills.
The role will be very varied and will include the following duties:
- Working in line with health and safety guidelines
- Installing fire and security alarm systems such as CCTV, Access Control systems and Intruder Alarms
- Installing cabling - first fix
- Using a range of handheld tools and cordless drill
- Liaising with customers onsite
- Updating paperwork onsite
Salary will be reviewed every 6-months.
It would be advantageous for the applicant to have previously studied electrical engineering at Level 2.
Driving licence would be beneficial or be keen to learn - if required, you will be collected from home and dropped off on a daily basis.
Where you’ll work
Suite 5, Birtley Business Centre
Birtley
Durham
DH3 1QT
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
Your training plan
- Fire and Security Systems Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Required to attend Access Training on a weekly basis
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade Grade Minimum Grade A*-C / 4-9)
- Maths (grade Grade Minimum Grade A*-C / 4-9)
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
- Initiative
- Flexible with working hours
- Eagerness to learn
Other requirements
On the rare occasion, may be required to work away from home. On these occasions, the company will provide all accommodation and a meal allowance. The company also provides a basic hand tool kit, uniform and PPE.
About this company
Spirit Integrated Systems offer a supportive work environment where seasoned engineers and managers will help you to develop and learn all of the skills required to become a successful engineer. There are also career progression opportunities for the right candidate. They have a track record of taking on apprentices that successfully complete their training and have long term careers as engineering within the Fire and Security sector and all of their team members can provide a wealth of knowledge on a number of systems.
After this apprenticeship
Long term permanent employment with progression opportunities within job role over time for right candidate due to expansion of the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282981.
Apply now
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