Fire and Security Engineer Apprentice

Summary

Due to recent business growth, Fisher Security Ltd are looking to recruit a new fire and security engineer apprentice to support with their workload, and help continue growth into the future! The successful individual will get the opportunity to work for an established local employer and become a multi disciplined Fire and Security engineer.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

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

As a Fire and Security Engineer, you will be learning about, and working on, installing, repairing and maintaining the following fire and security equipment:

CCTV
Intruder alarms
Access control
Door entry/exit systems
Fire alarms

Where you'll work

Fisher Security, Britannia Way, Glews Hollow
Goole
DN14 6ES

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

Skills for Security will deliver the Level 3 Fire emergency and security systems technician apprenticeship via block release training weeks at their Warrington training centre via a block release system. This would involve going to the training centre Monday - Friday 1 week in every 8 weeks. You will also complete any necessary Functional Skills training during this time.

You will be required to complete all training tasks allocated during your block release weeks at the training centre, and gathering any site evidence needed to supplement your studies.

You will be required to complete an annual assessment at the training centre and take part in any additional training courses that the company require you to complete.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Physical fitness
Patience
Problem solving skills

Other requirements

The apprenticeship is 36 months, full commitment is required throughout.

About this company

Throughout the UK, homeowners and businesses enjoy the peace of mind that comes with being a Fisher Security customer. In today's environment safety and security are paramount, which is why it is so important you find a security company that you can rely on and trust. We know that this is true of our clients, with over 95% of our work being a direct result of recommendations from our ever growing customer base. We provide tailored solutions to suit each individual project, and specialise in the installation and maintenance of intruder alarms, access control, CCTV & fire alarm systems, all to the highest industry standard - NSI Gold.

After this apprenticeship

To become an independent abled engineer within the business with progression opportunities as the company continues to grow. Future promotion opportunities will be available.

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