Fire & Security Apprentice Engineer

Summary

Initially the apprentice will work along side a lead engineer, learning and developing in the field of fire & security.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours: 8.00am to 5.00pm, days to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 25 November
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

Alder Security are looking for an apprentice based in the Abingdon area due to company growth, this is a multi-disciplined Fire & Security three year apprenticeship. Day to day learning and working will involve but not exclusive to the below.

Running cables, isolating wires, setting up CCTV cameras and linking them with IP addresses, Internal and External cable installations
Cable Termination
Fluke Test and Documentation
Resolution Testing and Documentation
Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
System functional Test plans
Attend manufacturer product training
H&S training/IPAF

This apprenticeship includes block release one week every eight weeks to the Watford training centre.

Where you’ll work

Oxford Road, Cumnor

Oxford

OX2 9PQ

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

Skills for Security will deliver the apprenticeship training in block release.
You will be required to complete all training tasks allocated during your block release weeks at the training centre and gather any site evidence needed to supplement your studies.
You will be required to complete an annual assessment at the training centre and take part in any additional training courses that the company require you to complete.
The employer will mentor and coach you on the job.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills

Other requirements

The apprenticeship is 36 months and therefore, full commitment is needed. You will be required to travel to the Watford training centre. Salary can be negotiated based on successful trial.

About this company

At Alder Security, we offer a wide range of security devices, tools, and measures to keep you and your belongings safe at excellent prices. Based in Oxford, we install, service, and maintain intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, fire alarm systems, and automatic gates and intercoms. We are pleased to say that we are certified HIKVISION and Pyronix installers. Along with Texecom, we offer takeovers on all brands of alarm panels. We also provide site guards and a full-insured keyholder service and offer a number of life-safe devices that can be added to your security system. These include carbon monoxide sensors, smoke sensors, and water leak sensors. Should you also have a requirement for a hold-up or panic button, we can also supply this to protect you and your family. Our team is a proud member of Rated People. Call us today at 01235 376003, so we can discuss your needs and create a security plan that's precisely right for you.

After this apprenticeship

Once completed successfully you will be a fully qualified engineer

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