Apprentice Security and Fire Engineer

Summary

Protec are a prestigious employer who are part of the Bosch Group. They are looking for motivated + enthusiastic individuals who are eager to pursue a career in the fire and security industry. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in an exciting, dynamic industry and gain a qualification at the same time.

Wage

£15,704 a year

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Training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 6 June 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

As one of the UK’s leading fire and security companies, Protec provide an excellent training platform with opportunities for career progression, including potential global prospects within the Bosch network.

With the demand for fire and security professionals increasing across the UK and worldwide this apprenticeship offers excellent long-term job security and room for growth both in the UK and abroad.

This is a field based role with classroom training as part of a bespoke Protec academy once every 8 weeks on a block release system.

Duties include, but are not exclusive to:

Working alongside an experienced engineer, or team of engineers, to learn and develop essential skills in installation, maintenance, servicing, and fault-finding on various systems within the industry
Repair of fire and security systems
Commissioning and programming of fire and security systems
Gaining hands-on experience while building a strong foundation in the fire and security industry
Learning to work efficiently within a team while meeting tight deadlines
Developing a thorough understanding of industry standards and best practices

Where you’ll work

Oxford and the surrounding areas
Oxford
OX1 1BX

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

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

Training provided by Protec includes:

Working alongside an experienced engineer to learn the fundamentals of installation, maintenance, servicing, and fault-finding
Gaining hands-on experience and developing industry knowledge across all sectors
Gaining exposure to real projects, developing practical and technical skills
Learn about industry regulations and competencies needed and health & Safety Requirements
Opportunities for growth such as Project Management, Design and Sales

Skills for Security will be the ones who teach you in the classroom:

Fire Emergency Security Systems Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Skills for Security will deliver the apprenticeship training in block release at their Warrington Centre
You will attend centre one week every eight weeks
You will be required to complete all training tasks allocated during your block release weeks at the training centre and gather any site evidence needed to supplement your studies
You will be required to complete an annual assessment at the training centre and take part in any additional training courses that the employer wants you to take part in

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language (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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Logical

Other requirements

Salary for this role starts at £15,704 but is negotiable based on experience. The standard working hours for this role is 40 hours per week, with the option for overtime on top of this. Training for this role is part of Protec's academy, in Warrington, 1 week in every 8 weeks - all travel costs will be paid for.

About this company

Protec are a prestigious employer who are part of the Bosch Group. They are looking for motivated + enthusiastic individuals who are eager to pursue a career in the fire and security industry. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in an exciting, dynamic industry and gain a qualification at the same time.

After this apprenticeship

Protec has a strong philosophy of promoting from within. All of their Directors and the majority of senior leaders started as trainees, 3 started as engineers exactly like you! This means that a lot of hard work, dedication, and a willingness to learn can lead to an incredible career
As you gain experience and qualifications, you can progress into more senior and specialised roles such as Project Manager, Sales and or Design or a combination both in the UK and globally within the Bosch network

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