Fire & Security Engineer Apprenticeship

Justice Security Systems Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car/Van

Uniform supplied

Pension

Life Insurance and healthcare scheme

Annual Leave increases with service

Social Events

Competitive Salary with O/T and bonuses

Job summary

Justice Security Systems Ltd. is offering a Fire & Security Engineer Apprenticeship based in Birmingham. This role involves the installation of fire and security systems, where you will gain practical experience alongside trained technicians.

No previous skills are required, but candidates should have a hands-on approach, honesty, and enthusiasm for learning. The apprenticeship includes on-the-job training and opportunities for future promotions and benefits like a company vehicle and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for a hands-on apprenticeship.
• Willingness to learn and work in a team.
• Openness to undergo security screening.

Responsibilities

• Visit customer premises to install fire/security systems.
• Work alongside qualified engineers or in small teams.
• Follow industry standards and complete necessary documentation.

Skills

Hands-on approach with tools

Honesty and trustworthiness

Enthusiasm and willingness to work

Teamwork

Maths (A* to C or 9-4)

English

Education

Minimum Maths grade A* to C or 9-4

Minimum English qualification

Job description

About > careers > Fire & Security Engineer Apprenticeship

Are you looking for an exciting new career in the electronic security industry?

With the advancement of technology in our field of surveillance and security, this is a great industry to be involved in.

Our apprenticeship program works in conjunction with skills for security training up to Level 3 Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Technician grade. In conjunction with attending block‑release of one week in approximately ten at a local college, you will also receive full supervised training, working alongside one of our experienced technicians.

Established over 35 years ago, Justice Fire and Security is a family‑run National Security Inspectorate (NSI) Gold Accredited company, providing installations and serving a database of over 10,000 customers to date. We take pride in the service standards we offer to these valued clients. To be able to maintain this loyalty, we also boast excellent levels of staff retention, with the average length of service being over 12.5 years.

The Role

Based in our Birmingham (Castle Vale) Office, your role will be to visit our customer premises and private properties to install to high standard, fire and/or security systems, which include, but are not limited to, audible and remote signalling fire and intruder alarms, access control and CCTV systems.

Interesting and varied tasks will challenge you daily, encompassing the installation of systems in a range of small or large industrial, commercial or retail premises, along with residential homes, where cleanliness and neatness is paramount. You will be working with a qualified engineer or in a small team. Transport from our office to and from the customer premises will be provided.

Training

Our training will incorporate the following skills:

• Installing to relevant industry standards and codes of practice.
• Commissioning electronic systems.
• Completing commissioning documentation and marking up as fitted drawings.
• Completing demonstrations and handover to end user.

Skills and experience

As this is an apprentice position, no previous skills in the industry will be required, but you will, however, need:

• Hands‑on approach as an eventual skilled person; you will be working with a variety of hand and power tools.
• Honest and trustworthy (Security Screening will be carried out).
• Enthusiasm and willingness to work.
• Keen to maintain high standards and work within a team.
• Minimum Maths grade A* to C or 9‑4 & English.
• Be able to get to our office each morning on time.

Training

This is a modern apprenticeship, so along with on‑the‑job training with our experienced team, you will also attend day or block release at college, to obtain your level 2 or 3 NVQ in Electronic Security (24/36 months). We have regular engineer meetings and toolbox talks, as well as internal and industry training programmes, to help you develop your skills.

Once your training is completed and you have proved yourself you can expect to be working as a qualified installation engineer in this exciting modern industry. The benefits of which can include:

• Company Car/Van.
• Uniform supplied.
• Pension.
• Life Insurance and healthcare scheme.
• Regular engineer meetings and industry training.
• Annual Leave which increases with Service.
• Potential for future promotion.
• Average Length of service 12.5 Years.
• Social Events.
• Competitive Salary earning potential with O/T, bonus commission and call‑out available.