CAMS Fire & Security - Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

Apprenticeships at Skills for Security; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMS Fire & Security PLC is a UK-based provider of integrated fire and electronic security solutions, now offering an apprenticeship with Skills for Security to train as a Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician.

You’ll train through block release at the Watford centre, one week every eight weeks, while gaining hands-on experience installing and maintaining access control, CCTV, intruder alarms and fire systems.

Qualifications

• Electrical Installation qualification preferred.
• Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 or above.
• Full UK driving licence required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and fault-find on Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intruder Alarms and Fire Alarms.
• Train hands-on with real systems under supervision.
• Learn from industry experts and complete tasks/projects related to fire and security systems.
• Build evidence from work to support apprenticeship learning.
• Sit annual assessments at the training centre.

Education

Electrical Installation qualification

Maths and English GCSEs (grades 4+)

Full UK driving licence

Job description

CAMS Fire & Security PLC is a UK-based provider of integrated fire and electronic security solutions, established in 1984. The company designs, installs, monitors, and maintains systems including fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control for commercial, public sector, industrial, and residential clients across the UK. CAMS is accredited to NSI NACOSS Gold and ISO 9001, reflecting its commitment to quality, compliance, and industry best practices.

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 site restrictions

• Full UK drivers licence

• Must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check

• Electrical Installation qualification preferred

• Live local to the office

• Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 or above

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 Watford 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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