Trainee Engineer Apprentice
NORTH EAST AUTOMATION LTD
GATESHEAD (NE11 9EH)
Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 July 2026
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Summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Engineer Apprentice at North East Automation Limited, based in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. There is an amazing opportunity to progress and grow within the company for the right candidate.
- 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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8.30am-5.00pm Monday to Friday.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 17 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
Duties to include:
- Preparing for installations by reviewing installation orders; gathering equipment, supplies, and tools; coordinating schedules with customers.
- Installing equipment; running and pulling wiring; programming and calibrating equipment; adhering to codes, regulations, and standards.
- Testing equipment, connections, and signals; identifying and correcting problems.
- Maintaining records by documenting work.
- Maintaining customer rapport by resolving concerns; answering questions.
- Maintaining a safe and secure work environment by following safe practices; keeping security information confidential.
- Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.
Where you'll work
86 DUNSTON ROAD
GATESHEAD
NE11 9EH
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
The successful applicant will work towards the Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard and will also apply for their apprentice ECS card.
Will be required to attend weekly day release at Access Training on Team Valley, Gateshead
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
- IT skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Good Timekeeping
- Flexible way of working
- Eager to learn
Other requirements
3-month probationary period applies.
Please ensure that you can travel to Dunston, Gateshead for an 08.30 am start.
Please note you may be required to work at height or in small spaces due to the nature of this work.
Please note, there will be a review of salary after 6 months of employment.
About this employer
North East Automation is a young, vibrant, family-owned company with over 50 years combined experience within the electronic security industry. The company was established in the early part of 2002, and specialises in the supply and installation of security systems and access control for both commercial and domestic clients throughout the North East of England. They can supply and install a range of systems including automatic gates, barriers, turnstiles, speed lanes, bollards, electric fence, traffic management systems, perimeter protection systems, CCTV and more.
Company benefits
Company pension scheme, On-site free parking, and refreshments provided.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There is an excellent opportunity to develop within the company for the right candidate who is enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills. There is also the opportunity for a company vehicle in the future.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED
Sophy Lamb
slamb@accesstraining.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044448.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 11:59pm)