Fire & Security Engineer Apprentice — Hands-On Training

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 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.