OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED - Security Systems Apprentice

Go Construct; Romford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenView Security Solutions Limited in the Romford/London area is offering a Security Apprentice role within the High Security Team. You will work with engineers on public safety, life safety and security systems, gaining hands-on experience while pursuing a Level 3 Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Technician apprenticeship.

The programme runs for 3 years with 40 hours per week, typically Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend/evening work.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths required.
• Strong communication and IT skills desired.
• Attention to detail and problem solving abilities.
• Teamwork and good timekeeping are essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and adapt to safety guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Engineer with day-to-day reactive tasks.
• Demonstrate a desire to learn and develop new skills.
• Interest in security systems: Door Entry, Access control, CCTV, Intruder Alarm, networking.
• Understand and promote best practices of electrical and electronic principles.
• Follow current H&S guidance and keep environments safe and tidy.
• Be punctual on-site and meet company/customer targets.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Logical

Team working

Timekeeping skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our High Security Team as a Security apprentice. You will be working alongside different engineers to assist them in various duties with respect to their role as an engineer working on public safety, life safety and security systems. The role is based around the Romford/ London area.

Annual wage: £16,640 a year

Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Hours

General shift pattern is Monday - Friday, however some weekend and evening work may be required.(Shifts TBC)
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Thursday 01 October 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

• Assisting the Lead Engineer with day-to-day reactive tasks.
• Demonstrate a desire to learn at all times
• Have a keen interest in various security systems including Door Entry, Access control, CCTV, Intruder Alarm and network installations
• A desire to understand and promote best practice of electrical and electronic principles.
• Always follow current H&S guidance
• Ensure working environments are safe, clean and tidy
• Be punctual when attending sites
• Meet targets for both company and customer

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

• Upon completing the apprenticeship you will achieve a Level 3 in Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Apprenticeship Standard
• The training will be completed with our provider Skills for Security, who are the leading provider of FESS apprenticeships
• The location of the training is TBC and will be on a block release basis (generally 1 week every 8-10 weeks) with food and accommodation provided by OpenView if an overnight stay is required

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4)
• Maths (grade C/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
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Timekeeping skills
• Ability to follow instructions

About this company

OpenView is the UK's largest privately owned independent security company and provides unique, innovative and technologically excellent solutions to meet individual client needs in both the private and public sectors.OpenView is also one of the UK's fastest growing companies with sites nationwide, over 30 years experience and employing over 400 people.

https://www.openviewgroup.com

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

• Following the apprenticeship, you can look to either specialise as an engineer down a particular route, or look to go down the management pathway as a supervisor, moving into a service manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050183.