ACL - Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer - Twickenham

Fire and Security Apprenticeships; Greater London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL (Alarm Communications Limited), part of the Mitie group, is recruiting two fire and security engineer apprentices for its East London team. The role involves installing, maintaining and fault-finding access control, video surveillance, intruder alarms and fire alarms, with training delivered by Skills for Security.

You’ll train through block release at the Dagenham or Watford centre, progressing to a Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• 18+ due to company insurance requirements.
• Full UK driving license or working towards
• Electrical background desirable.
• Comfortable working at height, due to the nature of the role.
• Interest in learning more about the wider fire and security industry.
• Excellent customer service and teamworking skills.

Responsibilities

• Train hands-on with real systems.
• Learn from industry experts.
• Complete a wide range of tasks and projects.
• Build evidence from your job to support your learning.
• Sit annual assessments at the centre.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Driving licence

Height safety

Willingness to learn

Electrically minded

Job description

ACL (Alarm Communications Limited) are part of the the Mitie group, Mitie is one of the UK's leading fire and security providers, specialising in the design, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of integrated fire and security systems. Their services include fire alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, and remote monitoring solutions for commercial, industrial, and public sector clients. With nationwide coverage and a strong focus on compliance, innovation, and customer service, Mitie helps organisations protect their people, property, and assets. They are now looking to recruit at least TWO brand new fire and security engineers to join their East London team.

Job Description

As an apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to install, maintain and fault-find on the following systems:

• Access Control

• Video Surveillance

• Intruder Alarms

• Fire Alarms

Entry Requirements

• 18+ due to company insurance requirements

• Have a full UK driving license, or be actively working towards getting one and live locally

• Electrical background desirable

• Comfortable working at height, due to the nature of the role

• Interest in learning more about the wider fire and security industry

• Excellent customer service and teamworking skills

Training to be Provided

This is where you'll learn the skills that employers actually want.

Your apprenticeship training is delivered by Skills for Security, specialists in fire and security training.

You’ll train through block release at our Dagenham or Watford centre (depending on which is closer to you), for one week every eight weeks (Tuesday-Friday).

You’ll work towards a Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship, gaining real skills and a nationally recognised qualification.

What you’ll do as part of the programme:

• Train hands-on with real systems

• Learn from industry experts

• Complete a wide range of tasks and projects

• Build evidence from your job to support your learning

• Sit annual assessments at the centre

Your employer supports you on site. We focus on your training and progression.

Earn. Learn. Build a future-proof career.

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