Job Description

Opportunity information



Duration 36 months

Advert closing date 30/11/2025



Description



Due to company growth, SFA are looking for an apprentice engineer to join the team.



As part of their continued and sustainable growth, they now operate and work with clients across many market sectors in West Sussex, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire within the industrial and commerial sector.



They are a dynamic, forward thinking, independent business, and continue to embrace new technologies, enhance their services and adapt to the needs of their clients making them a trusted choice within the industry.



The successful individual(s) will get the opportunity to work for an established employer and become fully supported engineers.



SFA are accredited for Fire under the BAFE SP203-1 scheme, Security SS2001 as well holding Health & Safety accreditations.



Employee well-being is important to SFA and they moved to a 4 day week in 2022.



12.21 p/h

Ideal candidate will need:

Excellent communication skills and listening skills Ability to follow instructions The ability to work within a team meeting tight deadlines as well as lone working as the role develops A strong interest in technology and engineering Great problem-solving skills and attention to detail To be committed to developing new skills and gaining knowledge of the industry A positive attitude, willingness to learn and an excellent work ethic. Basic understanding of electrical systems (advantageous but not essential).

Entry requirements

Maths and English at grade 4/C or above 21+ due to insurance Pass an enhanced DBS check Full drivers licence Live within 15 miles of PO21 Must be comfortable working at high and low levels

Training to be provided



Fire Emergency Security Systems Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.



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



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.



Things to consider



Skills required



Array



Future prospects



To become an independent abled engineer within the business with progression opportunities as the company continues to grow / Company van.



Hours per week 40

Working week Monday-Friday

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



Bognor Regis, West Sussex, England, PO21 1DS