Apprentice Fire & Security Systems Engineer
A E L SYSTEMS LTD
NEWTON AYCLIFFE (DL5 6DE)
Closes in 29 days (Friday 10 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 March 2026
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Summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Fire and Security Systems Engineer at AEL Systems based in Newton Aycliffe. There is an excellent opportunity to progress and grow within the company for the right candidate who is enthusiastic and keen to learn new skills.
- Wage
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£17,680 a year
- Training course
- Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
- Hours
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40/week
8.00am to 4.30pm Monday-Friday30 min lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 13 April 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
AEL Systems Ltd are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and reliable individual, looking for a career in Fire and Security System installation, to join their talented team.
The purpose of the role is to carry out the installation and maintenance of all electronic systems used in the fire and security industry, such as fire detection systems, intruder alarm, access control, CCTV and audio/visual systems.
Applicants should be keen to learn, this is a unique opportunity to have hands on experience whilst gaining a recognised qualification within the industry.
Duties to include:
- Supporting the service and maintenance engineers with preventative and corrective call outs and small works of fire and security systems
- Working on occasions with the installation department, carrying out installation of fire and security systems.
- Installing cables and system equipment and connection to control panel and networks
- Working to system specifications, plans, schematics and drawings
- Fault finding and on-site repairs to systems
- Completing job sheets on the Uptick system/PDA, completing details of works carried out and equipment used.
- Ability to learn the BS/EN Standards and BAFE
- Liaise with customers whilst on site and Alarm receiving centres.
- Safe usage of hand tools, and following site rules.
- Safe usage of access platforms, including MEWPS (external training will be given)
- To maintain a safe, tidy, clean and secure working environment and adhering to AEL Systems Health and Safety Policy
Probationary period applies to this post.
Where you'll work
INNOVATION HOUSE
LEASIDE
AYCLIFFE BUSINESS PARK
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
DL5 6DE
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/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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
Our office is based in Newton Aycliffe, you must be able to travel to the office to meet engineers for 8.00am
A full clean driving licence is essential.
You will be required to work at height, and in small spaces due to the nature of the job role.
Flexibility with working hours may be required.
Working away from home will be required from time to time.
You must be able to pass an enhanced DBS and security screening check to be considered for this position.
About this employer
AEL Systems Ltd are a Newton Aycliffe based Private Limited company and have been established since 2003, we currently design install and commission Fire and Electronic Security Systems.
As a company we pride ourselves on quality and assurance and have achieved NSI GOLD, for Security design, installations and maintenance, NSI GOLD and BAFE for fire design, installations and maintenance, CHAS, Construction Line, Safe Contractor accreditations.
After this apprenticeship
There is the possibility for progression within the company, and a successful candidate will be given additional training including FIA, Traffic Barriers, and product training, along with MEWP training.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED
Eva Wright
ewright@accesstraining.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020716.
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Closes in 29 days (Friday 10 April 2026 at 11:59pm)