ECL IPS - Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

Skills for Security; Walsall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Skills for Security is seeking two apprentice fire and security engineers to join the October learner launch. You will train hands-on, install and service access control, CCTV, intruder alarms and fire alarms under supervision.

The role includes occasional overnight stays and a requirement to travel with a driving licence. Based at our Walsall centre, the apprenticeship leads to a Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician qualification.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS background check required.
• Must hold a driving license due to travel requirements.
• Willing to stay overnight occasionally; overnight pay applies.
• Eager to learn more about the wider fire and security industry.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Experience with power tools, or electrics, is desirable.
• Basic IT knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and fault-find on Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intruder Alarms and Fire Alarms.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Basic IT knowledge

Power tools / electrics desirable

Job description

ECL-IPS are a specialised UK security, fire, and monitoring systems provider based in Worcestershire. They design, install, and maintain advanced electronic security solutions—including high-resolution CCTV, access control, and server room environment monitoring.

Due to continued business growth, they are now looking to recruit TWO brand new apprentice fire and security engineers to join their team! This vacancy is aiming to recruit for Skills for Security's October learner launch.

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 salary is negotiable at interview stage, depending on experience.

Entry Requirements

• Willing and able to pass an enhanced DBS background check as part of the recruitment process

• MUST hold a driving license due to the travel requirements of the role

• Willing to work an occasional overnight stay, this will not be on a regular basis, but from time to time certain projects may require an overnight stay. Overnight pay would apply.

• Eager to learn more about the wider fire and security industry

• Excellent customer service and teamworking skills

• Experience with power tools, or electrics, would be highly desirable

• Basic IT knowledge

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 Walsall 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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