Fire & Security Apprentice Engineer
SIMON MARTIN ALDER
Oxford, OX2 9PQ
Closes in 22 days (Friday 22 November)
Posted on 30 October 2024
Contents
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
- Training course
- Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
- Hours
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8.00am to 5.00pm, days to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 25 November
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
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
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284820.
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Closes in 22 days (Friday 22 November)
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