Apprentice Security Engineer

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Engineer at Gateshead based company – IDS Fire & Security. The successful applicant will have good long-term prospects with the opportunity to develop the role as the company continues to grow.

Wage

£13,312 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£13,312 (aged 16-17), £17,888 (aged 18-20), £23,795 (aged 21 and over)

Training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Hours

8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week (30 minutes lunch break)

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 17 March

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

∙ First fix and pulling cables through.

∙ Affixing equipment to walls.

∙ Installation of intruder alarms, CCTV, Access Control Systems, Fire detection systems and Nurse call etc. within commercial premises.

∙ Following on site health and safety guidance.

∙ Use of hand tools and cordless drill etc.

Full training in all the above will be provided and the successful candidate will also attend day release at Access Training - to work towards the Level 3 Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Apprenticeship standard.

Probationary period applies.

Driving licence preferred but not essential.

Where you’ll work

METROCENTRE EAST BUSINESS PARK

WATERSIDE DRIVE

GATESHEAD

NE11 9HU

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 (day release will be at our Team Valley, Gateshead training centre).

Day release will be fortnightly in years 1 and 2 and weekly in year 3 of the apprenticeship programme.

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

Other requirements

Please ensure that you can travel to the employers premises based in Dunston, Gateshead for an 8.30am start. You may be required to work in small spaces or at height. Driving licence preferred but not essential.

About this company

IDS are a locally based company that provide 26 different services and their associated products tailored to your requirements and delivered in part or as a total Fire and Security solution. Established in 1999, IDS Fire and Security has grown substantially increasing its client base and technical ability. Many of the most recent prestigious major construction projects have systems designed, installed and maintained by IDS Fire and Security.

After this apprenticeship

The successful applicant would have good long-term prospects with the opportunity to develop the role as the company continues to grow.

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