Apprentice Fire & Security Engineer

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP

Salary Finance

Choices lifestyle platform

MiDeals discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life cover

Enhanced pension contributions

Mitie Matching Share Plan

Mitie Stars recognition

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Alarm Communications Limited is seeking an Apprentice Fire & Security Engineer to join our team covering London and surrounding areas. You will assist with routine maintenance and small-works installations on Intruder, CCTV, Access Control and Fire Alarms, learning alongside an experienced engineer.

This three-year apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with college, including block releases and an End Point Assessment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English grade 4+ required.
• Excellent communication and conduct.
• Self-motivated with reliable work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine maintenance/installation of Intruder, CCTV, Access control and Fire Alarms.
• Provide information to enable accurate quotes for chargeable works.
• Keep concise records of work completed and deliver high customer service.
• Complete Fire & Security Systems Qualification during the apprenticeship.

Skills

communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths & English 4+

A Level or BTEC

Electrical qualification (advantage)

Job description

Apprentice Fire & Security Engineer

Alarm Communications Limited are a leading team of fire protection, commercial security and building management systems specialists, with our Head Office located in Surrey. Our client base is predominantly built of prestigious buildings and landmarks, such as high-end hotels, stadia and education establishments in and around Greater London. We are currently looking to appoint a new Apprentice Fire & Security Engineer specifically covering London & surrounding areas. The core focus of the role is to assist in routine maintenance / installation of small works, call-outs and standby on Intruder, CCTV, Access control and Fire Alarms. Apprentices will be required to work alongside a competent Engineer and assist with the following duties.

• Maintaining fire alarm, access control, CCTV and intruder alarm systems to the highest standards, representing the engineering face of Marlowe Fire & Security Group.
• Carrying out routine services of fire and intruder alarm systems.
• Provide detailed information to enable accurate quoting of chargeable works.
• Maintain impeccable conduct and deliver the highest standard of customer service.
• Keep concise and accurate records of work completed.
• Complete your Fire & Security Systems Qualification.

Better places, thriving communities.

Your Qualification and Course

• To become a full-qualified Fire & Security Engineer, your will learn both on the job, whilst studying across a 3-year course.
• The educational course operates in block releases, 1 week for each block release.
• There will be 14 block releases across the 3-year period where you will attend college during those weeks.
• To complete your Level 3 End Point Assessment (EPA), you will be required to pass a theory and practical exam.

Who We're Looking For

• Qualified to A Level or BTEC. An Electrical qualification or similar would be an advantage but not mandatory.
• Exemplary in conduct and appearance, possessing excellent communication skills and an inner drive to deliver the highest standards at all times.
• A meticulous, thorough approach is required to ensure attention to detail is maintained.
• Flexibility, Adaptability and Reliability are vital attributes.
• The applicant will be a self-motivated with the ability and desire to manage their workload and course work efficiently, meeting deadlines and achieving all targets.
• Full, Manual UK Drivers Licence. - If you don't have a full licence, you must endeavor to pass your test within the first 18 months of employment.
• You must have GCSE's in Maths and English grade 4+.
• This role will require regional travel, including travel in and out of London.

Benefits & Perks

• We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
• When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
• We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well‑known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle‑to‑work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save‑as‑you‑earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
• We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
• Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

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