Apprentice Security Systems Engineer

Summary

Apprentice Security Systems Engineers required to install and maintain Intruder alarms, CCTV and Access Control Systems. Full training given, including college block release. You will currently hold a Full UK driving licence or be in the process of taking lessons.

Annual wage

£18,000 a year

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Annual company pay rises based on profitability of the company.

Training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4pm, will sometimes be required to work evenings/weekends. This role will be based at various sites in the West Midlands.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 10 March

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

We are seeking full time, permanent Apprentice Security System Engineers. You will be trained to install and maintain Intruder Alarms, CCTV, and Access Control systems.

The successful candidate will be fully supported by a workplace mentor while undertaking the Level 3 Fire, Emergency and Security Systems (FESS) apprenticeship.

This is an exciting and rewarding role for someone with a passion for engineering. Duties include:

· installing, servicing & maintaining appropriate equipment

· adhering to safe working practices & able to take instruction

· using power tools, lifting, carrying & climbing ladders

. providing excellent customer service

Where you’ll work

Optyma

Wilsons Lane

Coventry

CV6 6NY

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

BANHAM ACADEMY 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

Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems (FESS) apprenticeship. The apprenticeship lasts 3 years and is delivered in block release by Banham Academy, based in Derby, DE24 8GX.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 9 - 4/A* - C or equivalent)
Maths (grade 9 - 4/A* - C or equivalent)

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

excellent communication skills
enthusiasm to learn
self motivation
a positive can-do attitude
excellent timekeeping
good IT skills
resilience
ability to work independently
problem solving skills
team working

Other requirements

If you do not already hold a full manual driving licence, you will be expected to be taking or looking at taking driving lessons within the first 6 months as driving will be a requirement of the role longer term. Ability to travel to client sites is essential for this role.

About this company

Optyma was formed in 1987 and has established a reputation for offering reliable, responsive and competitive services which satisfy or exceed the needs and expectations of customers. Working with PFI partners, Local Authorities, Transport Infrastructure, schools & colleges, Optyma have a history and proven track record in consultation, design, installation, operation, administration, maintenance and monitoring.

http://www.optyma.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Company Events Attendance Bonus Yearly Bonus - subject to company profitability

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of the FESS apprenticeship, we aim to offer a full-time position as a qualified engineer within our company to the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

OPTYMA SECURITY SYSTEMS LIMITED

Charlie McDonnell

charlie.mcdonnell@optyma.co.uk

02083048635

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296857.

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