Installation/Service Apprentice Engineer
VANGUARD ALARMS LTD
TELFORD (TF1 1SG)
Closes in 26 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 August 2026
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Summary
Join Vanguard Alarms, an NSI Gold accredited security company, and build your career working with CCTV, intruder alarms and access control systems. You'll gain hands-on experience, expert support from experienced engineers, and excellent opportunities for long-term development in a growing business.
- Wage
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£17,290 a year
- Training course
- Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 28 September 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
In your first few months, you'll work closely with experienced engineers to build your skills and confidence across a range of security system installations and maintenance activities. As your knowledge and experience grow, you'll take on greater responsibility and work more independently.
Key duties will include:
- Assisting with the installation of intruder alarm, CCTV and access control systems
- First and second fix cabling, including cable routing, containment and termination
- Installing and fixing devices such as PIRs, door contacts, cameras, readers and keypads
- Supporting panel wiring and device connections under supervision
- Attending planned maintenance visits alongside senior engineers
- Testing devices and reporting findings accurately
- Replacing consumable parts, including batteries, fuses and other basic components
- Completing job documentation and job sheets accurately on site
- Following safe working practices and using tools correctly
- Maintaining tidy vehicles, equipment and work areas
- Representing the company professionally when interacting with customers
- Developing an understanding of industry standards, compliance requirements and the security systems used across our customer base
Where you'll work
2 HAYGATE ROAD
WELLINGTON
TELFORD
TF1 1SG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SBC 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
Fire Emergency and Security Systems Technician Level 3.
Training will be provided on site. The training will be split between 1:1 support from an appointed trainer, participation in classroom-based group training and other standard training that will help to meet learning requirements of the apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Mathematics (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
- Problem solving skills
- Physical fitness
- Time management
- Reliable
- Self-motivated
- Honest
Other requirements
- Full UK driving licence - essential
- DBS check will be required prior to commencement
- First Aid at Work desirable but not essential - training provided
About this employer
Established in 1974, Vanguard Alarms Ltd is a leading provider of security systems across Shropshire & surrounding counties. As an NSI NACOSS Gold accredited company with a BS EN ISO 9001:2015 quality management system, we are committed to delivering reliable and effective protection. Whether you need an intruder alarm, CCTV cameras, or access control, we install and maintain quality systems designed to protect your property.
https://vanguardalarms.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Branded tops provided.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Full-time position for the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
VANGUARD ALARMS LTD
Dave Strawson
dave@vangaurdalarms.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048369.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:59pm)