Job Description

Opportunity information



Duration 36 months

Advert closing date 11/09/2025



Description



Due to business growth First City Fire and Security Ltd are now looking to recruit a new apprentice to support with the future proofing of the business and service demand. First City Fire and Security Ltd are keen to offer individuals the chance to secure a career within the fire and security sector.



The sucessful apprentice will be supported from day 1 and will be assigned an engineer for mentoring. All apprentices will have their travel paid for via the expenses policy in arrears. PPE will also be provided if required.



These will be both full time with block training release to Warrington



The succesful apprentice will work across both Security and Fire and as a result will grow to become a multi disciplined engineer.



Each day can be different depending on the client and jobs that are to be completed.



This will include, but not lmited to, the installation, repair and maintenance of fire and security systems.



Entry requirements



Maths and English GCSE's at grade 4 or above. If you don't have this, you will need to sit this along side your apprenticeship.



18+



No criminal record and able to pass an enhanced DBS



Live near to the office



Hold a full UK drivers licence



Ideally have their GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 equivalent



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 their Warrington 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



Good communication skills

Good IT skills

Basic tool knowledge and awareness

Basic Electrical awareness and knowledge

Able to work at high and low level



Skills required



Array



Future prospects



A full time fire and security engineer role will be on offer following successful completion of the apprenticeship.



Hours per week 40

Working week Monday-Friday

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



Oldham, Lancashire, England, OL4 1JW