Complete Detection Systems (CDS) - Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

Fire and Security Apprenticeships; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Centre-based training at Watford

Nationally recognised Level 3 Apprent

Job summary

Complete Detection Systems Limited in London is recruiting an apprentice to install, maintain and fault-find on Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intruder Alarms and Fire Alarms. You will learn on real systems and work alongside experienced engineers on-site around London.

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 recognised qualification.

Qualifications

• Willing to start ASAP; latest start date Dec 14.
• Driver's license would be a bonus.
• Willing to travel around London; travel costs covered by employer.
• Electrical skills would be a bonus.
• Comfortable working at high/low heights.
• Willingness to work in confined spaces (attics) as required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must pass enhanced DBS background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers to install, maintain and fault-find on security systems.
• Work across Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intruder Alarms and Fire Alarms.
• Support on-site tasks and travel around London as required.

Skills

Driver's license

Willing to travel

Electrical skills

Comfortable with heights

Able to work in confined spaces

Excellent customer service

Job description

Complete Detection Systems Limited (CDS) are a highly respected, UK-wide provider of life safety, fire protection, and electronic security systems. Established in 1988 and operating as a core division of the Obsequio Group, the company prides itself on delivering end-to-end design, installation, and maintenance solutions for complex commercial environments. They are now looking to recruit a brand new apprentice in London!

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 drivers license would be a bonus

• Must be willing to start ASAP - the latest start date for this role is December 14th

• Must be willing to travel in and around London regularly for work (travel costs are covered by the employer)

• Electrical skills would be a bonus

• Must be comfortable working at high and low height, due to the nature of the role

• Must be willing to work in confined spaces, such as attics, as required

• Excellent customer service skills

• Must be willing 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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