Apprentice Multi-Discipline Security Engineer

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a family run security company based in Blyth, Northumberland. Due to continued expansion within the business, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Apprentice Multi Discipline Security Engineer.

Annual wage: £16,744 a year
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Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours: 40 hours per week Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm with 30 mins lunch.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 10 February
Duration: 2 years 9 months
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

Assisting a senior engineer with routine planned preventative maintenance works and re-active corrective maintenance works
Assisting a senior engineer with small works as required
Assisting the installation team with the installation, commissioning and handover of electronic security systems
Working to system specifications/plans/drawings
Liaising with end users/clients on-site
Competing all relevant paperwork
Learning and working to the BS/EN Standards and NSI Codes of Practice
Completion of other associated paperwork and documentation
H&S training/tool box talks via our H&S portal

Applicants should have good IT skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office

Probationary period applies.

Where you’ll work

51 Bowes Street

Blyth

NE24 1EB

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 in addition to internal training and development within the role.

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
Initiative

Other requirements

Full driving license preferred but not essential. Applicants should be willing to undertake security screening (as per industry standards). You will be required to attend day release at Access Training on Team Valley in Gateshead.

About this company

Standard Security Services are an NSI Gold accredited Security Company who specialise in the design, installation & maintenance of Intruder, CCTV, and Fire & Access Control systems throughout Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham, Cleveland and Scottish Borders. As a family run business, they are able to focus on their customers and are committed to giving them the care and attention to detail that they deserve

After this apprenticeship

There is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within the company for the right candidate who is enthusiastic and willing to learn, with the opportunity to gain long-term permanent employment at the end of the apprenticeship.

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