Integrated Visual Protection - Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

Skills for Security; Greater London, London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programme

Career progression

Job summary

Skills for Security is offering an apprentice position with Integrated Visual Protection (IVP) to learn installation, maintenance and fault-finding on access control, video surveillance, intruder and fire alarms. You’ll train hands-on under experienced engineers at the Dagenham centre.

The programme runs with block release, culminating in a Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship; weekend/evening work may be required, and you’ll gain a nationally recognised

Qualifications

• Full UK Driver's licence required
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above desirable
• 18+ due to site restrictions
• BS7858 screening completed
• Enhanced DBS check required

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

Integrated Visual Protection (IVP) is a privately owned UK fire and security company established in 1986, specialising in the design, installation, maintenance and monitoring of fire and security systems for commercial and residential properties.

It's services include fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV surveillance, access control, vehicle tracking and recovery, as well as manned guarding, mobile patrols, key-holding and alarm response services. Headquartered in Charlton, London, IVP provides UK-wide coverage and operates its own 24-hour Alarm Receiving Centre to monitor security systems and respond to incidents.

The company also offers fire and security consultancy, risk assessments and financing options for commercial systems, supporting businesses in protecting their people, premises and assets. IVP highlights its industry expertise and accreditations, including six NSI Gold accreditations and approval under the Security Industry Authority's Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS).

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

Please note, weekend/evening work may be required on occasion.

Entry Requirements

• Full UK Drivers licence required
• Must have Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 or above is desirable
• 18+ due to site restrictions
• Full BS7858 screening completed
• Must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check

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 Dagenham 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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