CTS - Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

Skills for Security; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Security is seeking an apprentice fire and security engineer to join the team. You will work alongside 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 at the Watford centre, with one week of college block-release every eight weeks, progressing toward a Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship and a future in the security industry.

Qualifications

• UK driving licence is required due to travel requirements.
• Live within close proximity to Kings Lynn or able to travel.
• Pass enhanced DBS background check.
• Comfortable working at height.
• Maths and English GCSE grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
• Willing to do overnight blocks for college weeks (one week in eight).
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Electrical, engineering or power tool experience would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and fault-find on access control, video surveillance, intruder alarms and fire alarms while apprenticing.
• Attend block-release college weeks at the Watford centre (one week every eight weeks).
• Work toward the Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship.
• Build evidence from job to support learning and sit annual assessments at the centre.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Electrical experience (bonus)

Education

Maths and English GCSE

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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