METRO SECURITY (GB) LTD - Apprentice Security Engineer

Go Construct; Romford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Security (GB) Ltd. offers a 3-year apprenticeship in Romford, Essex, focusing on installing, maintaining and fault-finding on security systems. The role runs 37.5 hours per week with an annual wage of £15,600.

You will train through Skills for Security at the Dagenham centre and achieve a Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship, starting December 2026.

Qualifications

• GCSE English (grade 4) required.
• GCSE Maths (grade 4) required.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and fault-find on security systems alongside experienced engineers.
• Work on Access Control, Video Surveillance and Intruder Alarms.
• Learn with block release training and build hands-on experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Throughout this apprenticeship you will learn how to install, maintain and fault find on a range of security systems.

Annual wage: £15,600 a year
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Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Hours
Working patterns may vary, depending on location of the site.
37.5 hours a week

Possible start date: Tuesday 08 December 2026

Duration: 3 Years

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands‑on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

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

This is a hands‑on role, ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, problem‑solving, and learning new technical skills in various environments.

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED

Your training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Your training plan

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.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills

Other requirements

• Drivers licence is required due to travelling with work equipment
• Ideal candidate will be based in the Essex are to be able to cover the sites
• Must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check

About this company

Since 1978 Metro has been a South‑east London based company, which has grown year on year to become one of the major suppliers of “off the shelve” and “bespoke” intelligent security services for domestic premises, large retail groups, industrial and forecourts and one of the leading providers of electronic security solutions operating across the UK.

We pride ourselves with keeping the family company values and on our innovative approach to meeting our customers’ needs, from comprehensive end‑to‑end solutions to the procurement of bundled or individual products and services.

Metro Security’s Romford, Essex HQ is complemented by our wholly owned subsidiary Argus Fire and Security, based in Wigan. Boasting similar NSI Gold approval, Argus’ operational pedigree includes a successful 30+-year trading record as an installation specialist in security services and fire safety systems.

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified, you will be a multi‑skilled engineer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

METRO SECURITY (GB) LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058237.