Apprentice Security Installation Engineer - Frontline Security Solutions
CHUBB FIRE & SECURITY LIMITED
Gerrards Cross (SL9 9RZ)
Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026
Posted on 19 February 2026
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Summary
Our three-year Level 3 Apprenticeship Programme is designed for people who want to become engineers in a professional field that offers tremendous career opportunities. We will provide you with comprehensive, structured training and work experience that will teach you everything you need to know about being a competent security engineer.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
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Starting Salary in Year 1 is £18,000.00 with an increase in Year 2 and again in Year 3 as you progress through the apprenticeship.
- Training course
- Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm with 30-minutes for lunch.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- Positions available
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2
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
As a Chubb Apprentice Engineer, you will:
- Get off to a great start on a rewarding career in a vibrant and exciting sector that is set to continue to grow and is continuously adopting new innovations as technologies evolve
- Attend and gain experience on a wide variety of different client sites, across a multitude of sectors
- Receive training and exposure to a broad range of Security Systems equipment, from small and simple applications through to large networked complex configurations
- Get training and experience of installing, testing and commissioning cabling and containment systems, components and control equipment on new systems as well as maintaining our existing clients Security solutions
- Work in small teams to begin with, gradually building your knowledge, skills and behaviours that will allow you to work on your own installation and service projects
- Be provided with and receive training on a wide range of hand and power tools, as well as all required testing and safety equipment
- Use a range of access equipment including steps and extension ladders, hop-ups and podiums, mobile and fixed scaffolding etc
Where you'll work
The Vale
Chalfont St. Peter
Gerrards Cross
SL9 9RZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BANHAM ACADEMY 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
- While on this apprenticeship, you will work towards a Level 3 Fire Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship based in England
- The training will consist of week-long modules covering theory and practical classroom training, manufacturer systems training, and real-world experience shadowing Chubb engineers in the field
- Be prepared to attend local college on day-release or stay away as required on weekly block-release residential training, as delivered by our Apprenticeship training partners
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Any (grade 4)
- 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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements
• A reasonable level of physical fitness is required, this is an active role.
• You will need to be able to work at heights from time to time (following training).
• You will need to have a full driver’s licence.
• There will be some travel into the City of London and surrounding areas with an experienced Engineer.
• Some flexibility on start and finish times, this isn’t your normal 9 to 5 role.
• You will need to be 18 years old or over for this role due to construction site regulations.
About this employer
Chubb Fire and Security is an equal opportunities employer. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ensures all employees and applicants feel valued, respected, and supported. At Chubb, individuality is celebrated, and our strength lies in the diversity of our team. By fostering an equitable environment, we empower individuals to contribute their unique perspectives, driving innovation and excellence at every level.
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Company benefits
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
- Uniform, PPE, and tools provided
- Travel time scheme - we’ll make sure you’re fairly rewarded for time spent on the road
After this apprenticeship
- Complete the programme and you will join one of our field installation and maintenance teams as a fully qualified engineer
- Here your training will continue, with close support from colleagues and managers
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BANHAM ACADEMY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016377.
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Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026
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