Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer - Oxford Area

Skills for Security; Oxford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Protec is recruiting an apprentice for its Oxfordshire team. This field-based role involves learning to install, maintain, and fault-find access control, video surveillance, intruder, and fire alarm systems.

Training will be delivered by Skills for Security with block release at Warrington centre; you will work toward a Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship and build real skills for a future in the fire and security industry.

Qualifications

• Driving license preferred but not essential if you live in listed post codes.
• Basic electrics knowledge is a plus.
• Must be willing to pass an SPL background check.
• Comfortable working at height and willing to travel for training.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and fault-find on access control, video surveillance, intruder alarms and fire alarms.
• Work alongside experienced engineers on site across Oxford and surrounding areas.

Skills

Driving license

Electric basics

Willing to travel

Willing to learn

Education

Electrics knowledge (basic)

Job description

Protec has been a significant player in the fire and security industry for over 50 years. From their formation in 1968, it has expanded and developed with the times, making it the well known and established brand it is today. Protec are now looking to recruit a new apprentice for their Oxfordshire team!

Job Description

Please note - this is a field based role. There is no fixed office address, and the work covers Oxford and the surrounding areas.

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

• A driving license would be a bonus, but not essential if you live in one of the post codes listed on this vacancy
• Basic electrics knowledge would be a bonus
• Willing to pass an SPL background check as part of the recruitment process
• Comfortable working at height, due to the nature of the role
• Willing to travel up north 1 week every 8 weeks to the Warrington training centre (travel and accommodation costs are covered by the employer)
• Keen to learn more about the wider fire and security industry

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 Warrington centre, 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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