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CTS - Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

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

Security and Investigations · 51-200 employees

6 h ago
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 fault-find on integrated life-safety and electronic security systems. They will also participate in block-release training to gain hands-on experience and build evidence for their apprenticeship qualification.

What they look for

Access control Video surveillance Intruder alarms Fire alarms Fault-finding Installation Maintenance Customer service Teamwork Electrical systems Power tools Working at height

Requirements

Candidates must hold a UK driver's license, be able to pass an enhanced DBS check, and possess GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English. The role requires comfort with working at height and the ability to travel for block-release training.

Benefits

Performance reviews Professional training Nationally recognised qualification

Full description

CTS Security are a well established commercial and domestic fire and security provider with over 50 years of industry experience so far. They specialise in the design, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of integrated life-safety and electronic security systems. Due to recent company growth, they are now looking to recruit a brand new apprentice fire and security engineer to join their team!

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

Pay will be reviewed during regular performance reviews throughout the apprenticeship.

Entry Requirements

  • A UK drivers license is required due to the travel requirements of the role
  • Ideally live within close proximity to Kings Lynn
  • 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 for college block-release weeks (1 week in every 8 weeks, more detail further down this page)
  • Excellent customer service and teamwork skills
  • Electrical, engineering or power tool experience would be a bonus

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 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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