Serta Systems - Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

Skills for Security; Watford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Serta Systems Ltd is recruiting an apprentice to join London-based projects. You’ll learn to install, maintain and fault-find on access control, CCTV, intruder alarms and fire alarms under the guidance of experienced engineers.

You’ll train through Skills for Security at Watford or Dagenham centres, with block release every eight weeks and work toward a Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship. Travel and DBS required.

Qualifications

• A UK driving license is required due to travel.
• Enhanced DBS background check required.
• Comfortable working at height.
• Maths and English GCSE grade 4 or above.
• Overnight stays may be required (accommodation covered).
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• Electrical, engineering or power tool experience would be a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and fault-find on Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intruder Alarms and Fire Alarms.
• Assist with on-site tasks under guidance of experienced engineers.
• Travel as required; overnight stays may be needed.
• Participate in block release training toward Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Comfortable working at height

Education

GCSE Maths & English 4+

Tools

Power tools experience

Job description

Serta Systems Ltd are a commercial fire and security provider based in Walsall. They specialise in designing, installing, and maintaining fire and security equipment, including advanced CCTV and surveillance technology, fire alarms, intruder alarms and access control systems for commercial and industrial properties across the UK. They are now recruiting for a brand new apprentice to help with their London based projects!

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

Entry Requirements

• A UK drivers license is required due to the travel requirements of the role

• Must be able to pass an enhanced DBS background check

• Must be comfortable working at height due to the nature of the role

• Maths and English at grade 4 GCSE (or equivalent) or above

• Comfortable with overnight stays if the job requires it (accommodation expenses are covered by the employer)

• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills

• Electrical, engineering or power tool experience would be a bonus

• Hourly rate of pay is £8 - 12.71p/h depending on experience

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 Watford or Dagenham centre (depending on where the successful candidate is based), 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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