Fire, Emergency & Security Apprentice
EMCOR (UK) LIMITED
London (SW1H 0EU)
Closes in 17 days (Monday 20 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 July 2026
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Summary
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Fire and Security Apprentice to join our team. In this role, you will support our experienced technicians in delivering installation, maintenance, and repair services for fire and security systems across various sites.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
- Training course
- Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 31 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- 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
- Installation & maintenance of Fire Alarm and Security Systems
Assist with the installation of fire alarm, security alarm, CCTV, and access control systems - Support routine maintenance and testing of fire and security equipment to ensure compliance with industry standards
- Reactive & preventative maintenance
Help troubleshoot and repair faults in fire and security systems under supervision - Read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and system specifications
- Maintain accurate records of work carried out and equipment status
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on all site visits and installations
- Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and clients, demonstrating professionalism and a commitment to customer service
- Attend off-the-job training (e.g., college, technical training provider) as part of your apprenticeship programme
- Support the company’s goals by carrying out any other reasonable tasks as requested by the line manager
The role is mobile, so you must be willing to travel around London with an Engineer.
Where you'll work
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
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
Block release at college at Banham Academy, 20 Thornsett Rd, London. SW18 4EF.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English (grade C/4 or above.)
- GCSE (or equivalent) in Math (grade C/4 or above.)
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
The role is mobile, so you must be willing to travel around London with an Engineer.
About this employer
We provide a range of customer-centric solutions through workplace transformation, integrated facilities management, project solutions, data-led asset management services and carbon reduction. We have a track record of success in some of the most complex and regulated workplaces in the UK – delivering services to industry sectors including life sciences, defence, nuclear, hi-tech manufacturing and central government. For both soft and hard services, we bring together the best experts, processes and technologies, to create long-lasting high-value solutions that not only enables our customers to work better, but also offers a better place for their people to work. We help customers transform their workplace by supporting the delivery of: effective safety and assurance solutions, integrating social value into your organisation and helping customers to embed authentic Equality, Diversity and Inclusion solutions whilst also supporting in developing goals that will genuinely contribute towards individual wellbeing and a carbon neutral world. Our deep understanding of the dynamic relationship that exists between people, organisational culture and workplace, has never been more relevant than now. Collaboration, in a world that faces so many major challenges that impact our people and planet, is our way to ensuring we secure a sustainable future for us all. Our purpose at EMCOR UK is, quite simply, to create a better world at work for everyone.
Company benefits
25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many more.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This is a permanent position offering excellent long-term career opportunities.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BANHAM ACADEMY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040642.
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Closes in 17 days (Monday 20 July 2026 at 11:59pm)