CTS - Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

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

Job summary

CTS Security is recruiting an apprentice fire and security engineer to join their team. You will work with experienced engineers to install, maintain and fault-find on access control, video surveillance, intruder alarms and fire alarms.

Training is delivered by Skills for Security with block-release weeks at the Watford centre, progressing to a Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship. Earn while you learn and build a future-proof career.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel and stay away for college weeks.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with installation, maintenance and fault-finding on fire and security systems.
• Support across Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intruder Alarms and Fire Alarms.
• Learn on-the-job from experienced engineers and complete training modules.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Overnight stays

Safety mindset

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4+)

Tools

Power tools

Job description

CTS Security are a well established commercial and domestic fire and security provider with over 50 years of industry experience so far. They specialise in the design, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of integrated life-safety and electronic security systems. Due to recent company growth, 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

Pay will be reviewed during regular performance reviews throughout the apprenticeship.

Entry Requirements

• A UK drivers license is required due to the travel requirements of the role
• Ideally live within close proximity to Kings Lynn
• Must be able to pass an enhanced DBS background check
• Must be comfortable working at height due to the nature of the role
• Maths and English at grade 4 GCSE (or equivalent) or above
• Comfortable with overnight stays for college block-release weeks (1 week in every 8 weeks, more detail further down this page)
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills
• Electrical, engineering or power tool experience would be a bonus

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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