SENSETECH SYSTEMS LIMITED - Apprentice Fire & Security Engineer

Go Construct; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensetech Systems is offering a 3-year apprenticeship in fire and security systems in London. You will learn to install, maintain and fault-find across access control, video surveillance, intruder alarms and fire alarms, while splitting time between on-site work and college-based training.

The programme includes 20% off-site study, with training delivered by Skills for Security. The company emphasises quality, safety and progression to becoming a qualified multiskilled engineer.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and people skills are essential.
• Attention to detail is important for installing and maintaining systems.
• Good organisational skills help manage work across sites.
• Customer care and teamwork are valued in a field team.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and fault-find on access control, video surveillance, intruder alarms and fire alarms.
• Work with experienced engineers on site to gain practical skills.
• Participate in structured training and progress through the Level 3 apprenticeship.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Team working

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Throughout this apprenticeship you will learn how to install and maintain fire and security systems.

Annual wage: £16,640 a year
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Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Hours
Working hours may vary depending on site location.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 07 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
• Fire Alarms

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/Watford 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.

Requirements

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
• Team working

Other requirements

• 18+ due to site restrictions
• Maths and English GCSE at grade 4 or above
• Drivers licence is preferred, but this will need to be obtained by the end of the apprenticeship
• Electrical Installation/site experience
• Must be able to pass an Enhanced DBS check

About this company

Sensetech Systems is an independent UK-based company specialising in fire alarm, security, and structured data cabling solutions. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in London, the company designs, installs, commissions, maintains, and monitors integrated systems for commercial, residential, education, and public sector clients.

It is accredited to ISO 9001, NSI Gold, and LPS1014, demonstrating its commitment to quality, compliance, and high industry standards. With projects across London and the South East, Sensetech Systems is recognised for delivering reliable, bespoke life safety and security solutions backed by ongoing maintenance and 24/7 support.

After this apprenticeship

Once completed, you will be a fully qualified multiskilled engineer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SENSETECH SYSTEMS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060080.