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Fire and Security Engineer Apprentice LANCS SECURITY LTD

This vacancy is for an Apprentice Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician based in Accrington, Lancashire. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to undertake valuable work experience whilst gaining on the job qualifications.

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Closing date: 26 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday-Friday- 08:30-17:00

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    7 days ago

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000062972

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

We specialise in designing, installing and maintaining security systems; CCTV/Intruder alarms, In-Home networking/.

As well as servicing and maintaining Digital Signalling equipment other duties may include:

  • Electrical and electronic principles - including codes of practice, commissioning, design criteria and installation, testing and maintenance techniques.
  • Installing, testing and maintaining different systems - including a range of security systems.
  • Installation and maintaining digital signalling equipment.
  • Installing to relevant industry standards and codes of practice
  • Commissioning systems
  • Completing commissioning documentation and marking up as fitted drawings
  • Completing demonstrations and handover to end user
  • Communications - including communication styles and communicating in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner.
  • Health and Safety practices, regulations and legislation within security environments including environmental compliance requirements and prospects working at height using fall restraint equipment.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Training to meet skills and behavioural requirement of the standard.
  • Level 3 Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Technician

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Engineers are inventors, designers and problem solvers, people who make a difference to the way we live. As trained professionals, engineers are well paid and highly respected. Many get top jobs and even run their own companies. If you enjoy working as part of a team, like solving problems and have a practical flair, you will find engineering has a lot to offer.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Comfortable working at height, Take instructions well, Good timekeeping, Polite, Professional, Respectful

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent ICT (Grade 4/C or above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4/C or above) Desired

Things to consider

Please do not contact Company direct. PLEASE NOTE: we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply ASAP if you wish to be considered for this role.

About the employer

Lancs Security is an established company located in Leyland, with over 10 years experience within the security industry. We offer a wide range of highly rated security equipment at very competitive prices, a premium installation, repair and maintenance service. We also boast a first class customer service from the very start.

Employer

LANCS SECURITY LTD

Address

317 Golden Hill Lane

PR25 2YJ

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Training

Training provider

TRAINING 2000 LIMITED

Contact

Grace Gardner

grace.gardener@t2000.co.uk

01254 54659

Apprenticeship standard

Fire emergency and security systems technician

Level 3 (A level)

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