Job Description

Opportunity information



Salary 302 per week

Duration 28 months

Advert closing date 09/11/2025



Description



ABCA is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Service Engineer to join its team and work towards completing the Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship in the Oldham / Huddersfield / Halifax areas! Please only apply if you can easily commute to these areas for work.



This opportunity 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 Access control Intruder alarms CCTV Warden call Fire detection systems, primarily within social housing and commercial environment

You will learn how to carry out both preventative and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and installations -- developing the knowledge and skills required to become a fully qualified, multi-skilled Fire and Security Engineer.



A more detailed job description is available upon request.



Entry requirements

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 required for this location - please only apply if you have a license 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



To move into a fully qualified Service Engineer role with the business and have a long and successful carer with ABCA.



All of their operations managers, field line managers etc all started as a Service Engineer!



Hours per week 40

Working week Monday to Friday

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



Oldham, Lancashire, England, OL1 1RA