Fire & Security Systems Apprentice Engineer

Summary

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Fire & Security Apprentice Engineer at a growing company based in Wigton, Cumbria. The purpose of the role is to carry out the installation and maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems, Intruder Alarms, Analogue & IP CCTV, Access Control and Intercom Systems.

Annual wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 10 February
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

Installation & maintenance of Fire Alarm and Security Systems
Assisting company engineers with their duties
Confident and polite liaison with company employees and customers
Completion of all relevant job paperwork
Handover & Training of systems to customers
Working to company procedures and following all health & safety guidelines
Provide outstanding service to customers and building solid working relationships
Clean and tidy appearance in uniform provided

These duties are not exhaustive and other duties may be required from time to time. It is also anticipated that the duties will progress over time.

Driving licence and access to own vehicle would be preferred but is not essential for the right candidate who is looking to achieve this within an agreed timescale. IT skills would also be desirable.

Probationary period applies.

Where you’ll work

The Mill

Station Road

Wigton, Cumbria

CA7 9BA

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

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.
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

Fire, Emergency and Security Systems level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
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
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Tidy Appearance

Other requirements

General site working hours 8am – 4:30pm excluding travelling which will be paid separately per hour. Candidate must be able to get to and from our Wigton based office. Will be required to attend fortnightly day release at Access Training in Team Valley, Gateshead. Employer is going to pay expenses for apprentices to be able to travel to Gateshead fortnightly for apprenticeship training.

About this company

PWS Systems Cumbria Ltd are a leading supplier and installer of fire and security systems, working throughout Cumbria including Keswick, Carlisle, Penrith, Workington and all of West Cumbria, the Lake District and surrounding areas. Established in 2016, with nearly 60 years team experience in the fire and security industry, the company pride themselves on their knowledge, quality of workmanship and customer care.

After this apprenticeship

Further positions may be available in the future dependant on company progression

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