Fire & Security Installation Apprentice

Summary

As an apprentice you will complete a three year work based learning apprenticeship with Skills for Security, by attending college and working with a qualified engineer. You will assist in the installation of a range of fire and security products (CCTV Systems, Access Control, Fire Systems, Intruder Alarms). This is a field based role.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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In addition to basic salary there are options for travel time and overtime payments.

Training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. Travel time and overtime are also available.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 6 May

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

Installing, testing and maintaining different systems – including a range of fire, emergency and security systems
Learning about electrical and electronic principles – including codes of practice, commissioning, design criteria and installation, testing and maintenance techniques
Learning about system technologies
Demonstrating good knowledge of health and safety practices, regulations and legislation within fire, emergency and security environments
Demonstrating good communication styles and communicating in a clear, articulate and professional manner
Punctual and accurate completion of timesheets on a monthly basis
Whilst this role is based in West Yorkshire the succesful applicant will be expected to travel to a range of locations and sites.

Where you’ll work

Britannia House

Hall Ings

Bradford

BD1 1HX

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.
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

The training will take place at both work and via block release at college every 8 weeks. The apprentice will be expected to travel and stay at college for a week. Working towards a Level 3 Fire emergency and security systems technician apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

More training information

Skills for Security are one of the leading providers of Fire and Security Apprenticeships in the UK. They have colleges throughout the UK. The course is block relase with a week's attendance in college every 8 weeks.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

A Level in:

A Level Electrical Installation (grade Level 3)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

As an apprentice install engineer you will travel throughout the country and maybe expected to stay away on occasion. The role is a physical job.

About this company

EDSB Compliance Solutions are national providers of Fire & Security, Electrical, Mechanical and Building Services. From Design and Specification through to Installation and Maintenance, our focus is to deliver compliance, alongside an unbeatable level of service. We work nationally across the UK and we pride ourselves on being a flexible, client focused organisation responding quickly and efficiently to our clients’ needs. Our aim is to work closely with our valued clients to ensure our service delivery is exceptional at all times.

https://edsb.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Private Healthcare, company pension scheme, 20 days holiday rising by one day a year for service, birthday day off, buying and selling holiday scheme.

After this apprenticeship

A successful apprentice will go on to be a fully qualified fire and security engineer. Following this, there are a number of routes including commissioning engineer, technical surveyor and team leader.

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