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Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer - Oxford Area

Apprenticeships at Skills for Security Oxford, England, United Kingdom · £17K/yr

Security and Investigations · 51-200 employees

Oct 07
security Junior (0-2 yrs) Full-time United Kingdom
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About the role

The apprentice will work alongside experienced engineers to install, maintain, and troubleshoot fire and security systems. Responsibilities include completing hands-on tasks and projects to support learning and professional development.

What they look for

Access control Video surveillance Intruder alarms Fire alarms Fault-finding System installation System maintenance Basic electrics Working at height

Requirements

Candidates should be comfortable working at height and willing to travel to a training center in Warrington periodically. A driving license and basic knowledge of electrics are considered beneficial assets for the role.

Benefits

Travel costs covered Accommodation costs covered Nationally recognised qualification

Full description

Protec has been a significant player in the fire and security industry for over 50 years. From their formation in 1968, it has expanded and developed with the times, making it the well known and established brand it is today. Protec are now looking to recruit a new apprentice for their Oxfordshire team!

Job Description

Please note - this is a field based role. There is no fixed office address, and the work covers Oxford and the surrounding areas.

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 driving license would be a bonus, but not essential if you live in one of the post codes listed on this vacancy
  • 18+ due to certain site age restrictions
  • Basic electrics knowledge would be a bonus
  • Willing to pass an SPL background check as part of the recruitment process
  • Comfortable working at height, due to the nature of the role
  • Willing to travel up north 1 week every 8 weeks to the Warrington training centre (travel and accommodation costs are covered by the employer)
  • Keen to learn more about the wider fire and security industry

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 Warrington 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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