Apprentice Multi-Discipline Security Engineer

STANDARD SECURITY LTD

Blyth (NE24 1EB)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 January 2026


Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a family run security company based in Blyth, Northumberland. Due to continued expansion within the business, an excellent opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Multi Discipline Security Engineer.

Training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours
40 hours per week Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm with 30 mins lunch

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 March 2026

Duration

3 years

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

  • Assisting a senior engineer with routine planned preventative maintenance works and re-active corrective maintenance works.
  • Assisting a senior engineer with small works as required.
  • Assisting the installation team with the installation, commissioning and handover of electronic security systems.
  • Working to system specifications/plans/drawings.
  • Liaising with end users/clients on site  of Practice.
  • Completion of other associated paperwork and documentation.
  • H&S training/tool box talks via our H&S portal.
  • Applicants should have good IT skills and the ability to use Microsoft Office.
  • Probationary period applies.

Where you'll work

51 Bowes Street
Blyth
NE24 1EB

Training

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

Training provider

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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.
  • 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.

Training schedule

Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Level 3 apprenticeship in addition to internal training and development within the role.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Time management

Other requirements

Full driving license preferred but not essential – must be able to get to the Blyth office for an 8:30am start.

Applicants should be willing to undertake security screening (as per industry standards).

You will be required to attend combination of weekly/fortnightly day release sessions at Access Training on Team Valley in Gateshead.

About this employer

Standard Security Services are an NSI Gold accredited Security Company who specialise in the design, installation & maintenance of Intruder, CCTV, and Fire & Access Control systems throughout Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Durham, Cleveland and Scottish Borders.

As a family run business, they are able to focus on their customers and are committed to giving them the care and attention to detail that they deserve

After this apprenticeship

There is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within the company for the right candidate who is enthusiastic and willing to learn, with the opportunity to gain long term permanent employment at the end of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011911.

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Closes in 23 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)