Apprentice Fire & Security Engineer
AFASS LIMITED
Unit 9 & 10 Mandale Park, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 7FN (NE29 7FN)
Closes on Friday 28 August 2026
Posted on 23 July 2026
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Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Engineer at Advance Fire and Security Systems based from the North Shields premises - with excellent prospects to grow within the role and receive first-class training. The successful candidate will undertake a wide range of duties and work towards a three-year apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 with a 30-minute lunch break.
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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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
The role is varied and will involve both installation and maintenance work, and duties will include:
- Carrying out 1st and 2nd fix for installation of intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and also fire safety systems (pulling cables through and affixing equipment to walls, etc.)
- Use of hand tools & cordless drill
- Attending routine maintenance and service calls
- Fault finding and commissioning systems
- Completion of site paperwork
- Working to company procedures and following all health & safety guidelines
Where you'll work
Unit 9 & 10 Mandale Park, North Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE29 7FN
NE29 7FN
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
You will attend Access Training (Team Valley, Gateshead) for day release - 1 day per week/fortnight and be enrolled on the Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
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
- Team working
- Initiative
- Proactive
- Enthusiastic
- Flexible
Other requirements
Please note you may be required to work at height or in small spaces due to the nature of this work.
About this employer
Advance Fire & Security Systems is a company built on a successful reputation. Furthermore, we are committed to providing the best available service and technology. Our first-class equipment and support from our employees leave us second to none.
Overall, our commitment to our customers is our number one priority. Through training, practice and expertise, we strive to give our clients the best experience that keeps them safe for life.
Company benefits
A day's holiday on your birthday, regular social events and a company pension scheme.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- The role will develop over time, and there is the possibility of securing a company vehicle in the future for the right candidate
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED
Sophy Lamb
slamb@accesstraining.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044416.
Apply now
Closes on Friday 28 August 2026