Chilman Fire and Security - Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

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

Job summary

Chilman Fire & Security is recruiting a brand new fire and security engineering apprentice to join their team. You will work alongside experienced engineers to install, maintain and fault-find on access control, video surveillance, intruder alarms and fire alarms.

The apprenticeship training is delivered by Skills for Security, with block release at our Watford centre, one week every eight weeks (Tuesday–Friday).

Qualifications

• 21+ due to company insurance policy requirements.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Willing and able to pass an enhanced DBS background check.
• Ideally located in Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire/High Wycombe area.
• Electrical skills would be a bonus.
• Comfortable working at height due to the role.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and fault-find on access control systems.
• Install, maintain and fault-find on video surveillance.
• Install, maintain and fault-find on intruder alarms.
• Install, maintain and fault-find on fire alarms.

Skills

21+ age

Full UK driving licence

Enhanced DBS required

Electrical skills (bonus)

Education

Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship

Job description

Chilman Fire & Security is an established, family-run business and a trusted leader in the fire safety and commercial security industry across the South of England. With prestigious BAFE and SSAIB accreditations, the company delivers premium, compliant design, installation, and maintenance services to a diverse commercial clientele. They are now looking to recruit a brand new fire an security engineering apprentice 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

The wage for this role is negotiable, based on experience.

Entry Requirements

• 21+ due to company insurance policy requirements. Please only apply if you are 21 or older

• Must hold a full UK driving license

• Willing and able to pass an enhanced DBS background check

• Ideally located in Oxfordshire/Buckinghamshire/High Wycombe area

• Electrical skills would be a bonus

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

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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