Fire & Security Apprentice Engineer

CAPITAL RESPONSE LTD

Wallington, SM6 9AA

Closes on Friday 30 August

Posted on 28 May 2024

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Summary

Due to business demand Capital Response are now looking to recruit 1 apprentice who can develop and grow within the business. The successful individuals will get the opportunity to work for an establish employer and become a multi disciplined engineer.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed between 8.00am - 5.00pm. Times may vary depending on workload

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 September

Duration

3 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Fire Emergency Security Systems Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Skills for Security will deliver the apprenticeship training in block release at their Watford 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

On Site Training:

  • You will shadow and be mentored by a full time engineer and develop proficiency in installing, configuring and maintaining security systems

Where you’ll work

Capital Response Ltd, 34 Stafford Road

Wallington

SM6 9AA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED

Your training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Comply with safety legislation, codes of practice, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work and apply control measures.
  • Complete functionality tests of systems and components during commissioning systems.
  • Apply and implement system design, planning and installations including additional components to existing systems.
  • Carry out takeover procedure, diagnose and repair faults.
  • Operate ICT equipment and systems to store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit or receive digital data and electronic information.
  • Comply with environmental and sustainability, regulations and standards.
  • Complete functionality tests of systems and components during handover of systems.
  • Carries out risk assessments.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers using sector specific terminology.
  • Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, as part of a team. Consult and engage with occupants or others who are or could be affected by work (for example vulnerable, older, and disabled people) and respond appropriately.
  • Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology through written means.
  • Plan and install systems cabling.
  • Carry out maintenance activities on fire detection and alarm systems and their components.
  • Carry out maintenance activities on intrusion alarm, access control, video surveillance (CCTV) and their components.

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths (grade 4)
    • English (grade 4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Attention to detail
    • Communication skills
    • Organisation skills

    About this company

    Capital Response have been installing Intruder Alarms, Burglar Alarms, Fire alarms, CCTV, Door Entry, Access Control and other bespoke security systems solutions in London and the Home counties for over 25 years. Formed in 1996, the organisation has been operating in the southern area of the UK and have established an exceptional reputation for providing fire, security systems & services to various different sectors and businesses.

    After this apprenticeship

    • To become an independent abled engineer within the business with progression opportunities as the company continues to grow

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000253555.

    Apply now

    Closes on Friday 30 August

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