Fire and Security Apprentice Engineer

Summary

Mercury was started over 30 years ago by Ashley and Linda Foster. The business has grown steadily over the years and now employs over 18 people. They started out installing domestic intruder alarms and now offer a range of systems for both commercial and domestic clients across the East Midlands.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday-Friday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 6 June 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

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

Now, a true family business, Gareth, Lewis and Haydn have joined over the last 15 years and have continued to grow and develop the business using their IT backgrounds
Over the years, they have always invested in their staff, offering training and guidance as they grow and develop. The team is committed to keeping up with the latest technological developments and standards related to our industry

Due to this continued growth they are now looking to employ 1 apprentice. The successful individuals will get the opportunity to work for an established employer and become a multi-disciplinary Fire and Security engineer

You will be working to install and maintain:

Intruder alarms
CCTV systems
Fire alarms
Access control and intercom
Fire extinguishers

Where you’ll work

Mercury Fire And Security Ltd, 109 Church Road
Nottingham
NG14 5GD

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

Skills for Security will deliver the apprenticeship training in block release.

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 company require you to complete.

The skilled Mercury Fire and Security team will provide on-the-job mentoring and coaching to aid your success.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4)
English (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

Organisation skills
Problem solving skills

Other requirements

This apprenticeship will be 36 months so full commitment is needed throughout.

About this company

Mercury was started over 30 years ago by Ashley and Linda Foster. The business has grown steadily over the years and now employs over 18 people. We started out installing domestic intruder alarms and now offer a range of systems for both commercial and domestic clients across the East Midlands. Now, a true family business, Gareth, Lewis and Haydn have joined over the last 15 years and have continued to grow and develop the business using their IT backgrounds. Over the years we’ve always invested in our staff, offering training and guidance as they grow and develop. Our team is committed to keeping up with the latest technological developments and standards related to our industry.

After this apprenticeship

To become an independent able-bodied engineer within the business with progression opportunities as the company continues to grow

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