Job Description

Opportunity information



Salary 302 per week

Duration 30 months

Advert closing date 24/12/2025



Description



As an apprentice engineer, you'll start by learning the basics - helping with installations, running cables, setting up equipment and supporting the team on real jobs. As your skills grow, you'll take on more responsibility, eventually carrying out your own installations, fixing faults, and helping customers directly.



This apprenitceship offers hands-on experience within the fire and security industry, supported by training from experienced engineers.



The successful candidate will gain practical skills working with a variety of systems, including:

Door entry + exit systems Access control Intruder alarms CCTV Fire alarm systems

By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll be a fully qualified multi disciplined engineer with the confidence and experience to work independently in a trusted, professional security company.



Entry requirements

Desired skills/experience:

Able to pass an enhanced DBS background check Minimum Grade 4 (C) in Maths and English (or equivalent) Some practical or technical experience (for example, basic electrical knowledge or interest in engineering) is an advantage but not essential A full UK driving licence (or working towards obtaining one) is desirable, but not essential for a great local candidate Enthusiastic and eager to learn new skills. A good communicator with strong interpersonal skills Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team Reliable, with excellent attention to detail Capable of using logical thinking to solve problems Committed to completing their apprenticeship and developing a long-term career in the fire and security industry

Training to be provided



Skills for Security will deliver the apprenticeship training in block release at their Warrington training centre. You will attend centre one week every eight weeks.



Fire Emergency Security Systems Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.



You will be required to complete all training tasks allocated during your block release weeks at the training centre and gather any site evidence needed to supplement your studies.



You will be required to complete an annual assessment at the training centre and take part in any additional training courses that the company require you to complete.



The employer will mentor and coach you on the job. You will also shadow, learn and get involved in all aspects of Security alarms.

On the job training:

Working within a structured 3-year apprenticeship program, you will attend college on block release where you will be taught the required regulatory knowledge, design principles and technical skills to work comfortably on some of the most complex and advanced systems within the industry.



To compliment your college learning you will be exposed to and trained in a variety of different roles from containment and cabling installation, 2nd fix installation and commissioning, fault finding and rectification, routine servicing, and planned maintenance.



Things to consider



The apprenticeship is at least 28 months, so full commitment to your studies is required throughout the years of the apprenticeship.



Skills required



Array



Future prospects



The perks of becoming a full time, multi disciplined engineer in the Fire and Security will be on offer following the completion of the apprenticeship.



Hours per week 40

Working week Monday - Friday

Apprenticeship standard Fire emergency and security systems technician (Level 3)



Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England, ST5 9QF