Chain Networks - Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

Skills for Security; Northampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain Networks in Northampton is recruiting an apprentice fire and security engineer to join their team. You will install, maintain and fault-find on access control, video surveillance, intruder alarms and fire alarms under supervision.

Training is delivered by Skills for Security with block-release at the Watford centre, leading to a Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship and a nationally recognised qualification.

Qualifications

• A driving licence is required due to travel to sites.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
• Local to Northampton preferred due to majority of work in the area.
• Willing to pass an enhanced DBS background check.
• Comfortable working at height; electrical skills are a bonus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship

Job description

Chain Networks, based in Northampton, are a specialist fire and security business offering system design, installation, maintenance, and sub-contracting labour to larger fire and security companies. They are now looking to recruit a brand new apprentice fire and security engineer to join their 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

• A full UK driving license is required due to the travel requirements of the role
• GCSE Maths and English at level 4 GCSE or above (or equivalent non-GCSE qualification)
• A candidate local to Northampton would be preferred, as the majority of the work is in that area
• Comfortable working at height, due to the nature of the role
• Electrical skills would be a bonus
• Willing and able to pass an enhanced DBS background check

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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