Apprentice Fire Installation Engineer
CHUBB FIRE & SECURITY LIMITED
Oldham (OL9 9RH)
Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026)
Posted on 20 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 £18,000 per annum in Year 1, with annual salary increases 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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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
As a Chubb Apprentice Engineer you will:
- Shadow and assist experienced engineers on customer sites helping install fire alarm systems.
- Learn how to test these systems, diagnose and fix faults, and complete accurate reports and documentation to industry standards.
- Covered travel / accommodation to Blackburn Training 2000 for one week every 8 weeks for your apprenticeship trainings, combining classroom learning with hands on experience in the field.
Where you'll work
Ram Mill
Gordon Street, Chadderton
Oldham
OL9 9RH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
TRAINING 2000 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.
- 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.
More training information
We’re committed to helping you learn, grow, and succeed — providing the training, guidance, and career development opportunities you need to build a future with us. As part of the global APi Group, you’ll also join a family of businesses where leadership and personal development are at the heart of everything we do.
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
- Require 3 x GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths.
- Full UK driving licence is essential for this role
- Comfortable and competent working in confined spaces and at heights, following all relevant safety procedures and risk assessments.
- You must be 18 years old or over for this role due to construction site regulations.
- Great customer facing skills, with a friendly and professional manner.
- Genuine eagerness to learn, listen to feedback and develop new skills.
- The role will be based around Manchester / Oldham (OL9) with expectations to travel across the Northwest including Crew, Anglesey, and up to Carlisle with an experienced Engineer.
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
- A recognised Level 3 apprenticeship in Fire, Emergency and Security Systems, setting you up to work as a fully qualified technician/engineer at the end of the programme.
- Paid employment from day one, with holiday, benefits and all training costs covered by Chubb and our training partners.
- Structured mentoring, regular reviews and one-to-one support from college tutors and experienced Chubb engineers to keep you on track.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
TRAINING 2000 LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017122.
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Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026)
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