Fire and Security Apprentice Oxford OX14 1RL and surrounding area Trinity Fire and Security Systems

Trinity specialises in design, installation, commissioning & maintenance of electronic fire & security systems to protect individuals, homes & properties from risk & danger. We provide mentorship through our experienced & multi skilled engineers through theoretical & practical experiences along with college qualifying as service technician.

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Closing date: 30 Jun 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,500.00

    Year 1 Apprentice - Salary Tier 1 £12,500 Year 2 Apprentice - Salary Tier 2 £16,500 for under 20 yrs old £21,174.40 for 21-22 years old, £21,673.60 for 23 yrs old and over Year 3 Apprentice - Salary Tier 3 £24,856 = £11.95 per hour LLW

  • Working week

    Monday – Friday 8.30 to 5pm.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Aug 2023

  • Date posted

    29 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000149287

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Systems include fire, security and emergency systems to detect intrusion, provide surveillance, monitor and control access to buildings, properties and sites or to detect fire and emergencies
  • Skills include interconnection of equipment, programming, verifying performance/fault finding and testing and maintaining
  • Technicians will carry out planned jobs to install new systems, modify and maintain existing systems as well as respond to call-outs to repair faulty systems where they will utilise their problem-solving skills
  • They will take a professional approach to customer service skills which include being presentable, tidy and respectful as they can often find themselves working in and outside customers’ homes as well as in and outside business premises

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

  • The course is block release over three years, along with 3 years on-site training. You will be expected to stay away whilst undertaking this course. Accommodation will be paid for by the company in a shared twin room a with breakfast and additional £15.00 daily meal allowance
  • Outside of college practical training will be achieved under supervision of mentors
  • Outside of college theoretical training will be provided on an ongoing basis
  • On completing the 3-year apprenticeship the apprentice will be confirmed in a full-time role as a service engineer

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

On successful completion of 3-year apprenticeship the candidate will move into a full-time role as a service engineer. On £26,000.00

Trinity Values its employees and continues to offer personal development training and progression opportunities through to its most senior positions within the business and industry.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C or 9-4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C or 9-4) Essential
Other Full UK Driving Licence (Grade PASS) Essential

Things to consider

You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. You will be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About the employer

Trinity Fire and Security Systems is an industry leading safety and security systems. They offer expertise in system design, provision, and aftercare of: Fire Detection and Alarm; Fire Suppression; Public Address/Voice Alarm; CCTV; addressable Auto-Test Emergency Lighting; Security Systems; Access Control; Loop Induction; Call Systems; Site-wide monitoring/control networks and PC based graphics

Employer

Trinity Fire and Security Systems

Address

Oxford and surrounding area

OX14 1RL

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Training

Training provider

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Contact

Wendy Jenkins

wendy.jenkins@yeovil.ac.uk

01935845392

Apprenticeship standard

Fire emergency and security systems technician

Level 3 (A level)

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