Fire and Security Systems Apprentice
PROTECT AND CONNECT LTD
Gateshead (NE8 4DP)
Closes in 19 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 March 2026
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Summary
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is eager to develop new skills within the security systems industry.
- Wage
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£14,976 a year
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£14,976 Winter
£16,016 Summer
- Training course
- Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Thursday 9am- 5pm Friday 36 hrs p/w (winter/dark nights) 9am- 1pm Friday (summer) 9am- 3:30pm 38.5 hrs p/w.
36 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 March 2026
- Duration
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2 years 9 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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Fire and Security Systems Apprentice at Protect & Connect Ltd, based in Gateshead. Due to continued growth within the business, Protect and Connect are seeking an ambitious and hard working individual to join their team.
The successful candidate will undertake a wide range of duties and work towards a three year apprenticeship in Fire, Emergency & Security Systems.
The main purpose of the role will be to assist the company engineers in installing, maintaining and repairing a variety of fire and security systems.
Main duties to include:
- Installing fire detection and alarm systems, including cabling, and mounting of components
- Testing and commissioning new systems, ensuring they function correctly and meet the required standards
- Assisting in the preventative and corrective maintenance of fire alarm systems, including diagnosing and repairing faults
- Drilling holes, using a cordless drill and a range of hand tools
- Adhering to safety regulations, codes of practice, and risk assessments
- Assisting in the preparation of reports and maintain records of work completed
- Clean and tidy appearance in unform provided
Probationary period applies.
Where you'll work
18 Bewick Road
Gateshead
NE8 4DP
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 standard- will attend a combination of weekly and fortnightly day release at our Team Valley training centre
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- High level of confidentiality
Other requirements
- Due to the nature of the work, some flexibility with working hours may be required from time to time
Driving licence is preferred for this role, or the applicant should be willing to work towards achieving their driving licence. Employer is willing to contribute payment towards candidate’s driving lessons, if required.
About this employer
Protect & Connect are dedicated to providing startup's and established businesses with high quality fire safety and commercial security systems. The company ensure that business’ premises are protected against potential threats, allowing them to focus on growth and success with peace of mind. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, the company understand the unique challenges businesses face and tailor their solutions to meet your specific needs.
After this apprenticeship
- The successful applicant would have excellent long-term prospects, with the opportunity to progress into senior/management roles (for the right candidate)
- As the apprentice develops in the role, they will be given more responsibility and increased independent working
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED
Eva Wright
ewright@accesstraining.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019052.
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Closes in 19 days (Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:59pm)