Service Engineering Apprentice

Summary

Are you ambitious, hands-on, and ready to kick-start a technical career in a growing industry? If so, Reay Security could be ideal.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8am - 5pm Friday, 8am - 4pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 22 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Reay Security Ltd is looking for a motivated Service Engineer Apprentice to join our expert team. As a leader in electronic security systems, we install and maintain cutting-edge technologies across commercial and across a variety of commercial sites.

You will work alongside experienced engineers
Learning how to install systems
Service systems
Repair security systems including CCTV, intruder alarms, access control and more

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop real-world skills while gaining a Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship through practical and classroom-based training with TDR Training in Longbenton.

What we’re looking for:

A strong interest in engineering and technology
Ambition to build a long-term career
A willingness to learn, work hard, and get stuck in
Good communication and problem-solving skills

If you are ready to start a future-proof career in a fast-moving industry, apply today and become part of a team that protects what matters.

Where you'll work

ARMS EVERTYNE HOUSE
QUAY ROAD
BLTYH
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE24 2AS

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

TDR TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Your training plan

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
End Point Assessment

More training information

Practical training and the Level 3 BTec will take place at TDR Training in Longbenton.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language or English Literature (grade 5/C or above)
Maths (grade 5/C or above)

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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Established in 1991 and now one of the largest local security companies, Reay Security Ltd is challenging the preconception of established national companies. Fundamental to the company’s success has been the personal attention given to each individual client and a commitment that the quality of service will never be compromised. Accredited Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC) remote management services. CCTV system design, installation, maintenance and remote monitoring Intruder alarm, design, installation, maintenance and remote monitoring. Fire alarm, design, installation, maintenance and remote monitoring. Access control, design, installation and maintenance, remote access and monitoring. Automatic gate design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, remote access and monitoring. Automatic barrier installation, maintenance, remote access and monitoring. Void property alarm installation and monitoring.

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After this apprenticeship

A permanent position may be available following successful completion of the apprenticeship

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