Fire & Security Systems Apprentice

OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Blaydon-On-Tyne (NE21 5AE)

Closes on Friday 30 January 2026

Posted on 19 November 2025

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Fire & Security apprentice. You will be working alongside different engineers to assist them in various duties and specifically with respect to their role as an engineer working on public safety, life safety and security systems. The role is based around the North East & Newcastle.

Wage

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

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Minimum salary will be NMW for apprentices, pay will be reviewed after 6 months continuous employment.

Training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours
General shift pattern is Mon-Fri 40 hours per week, however some weekend and evening work may be required. (Shifts TBC)

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 26 February 2026

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

  • Assisting the Lead Engineer with day-to-day reactive tasks.
  • Demonstrate a desire to learn at all times
  • Have a keen interest in various security systems including Fire alarm systems, Door Entry, Access control, CCTV, Warden Call, Intruder and network installations
  • A desire to understand and promote best practice of electrical and electronic principles.
  • Always follow current H&S guidance
  • Ensure working environments are safe, clean and tidy
  • Be punctual when attending sites
  • Meet targets for both company and customer

Where you'll work

19A Shibdon Road
Blaydon-On-Tyne
NE21 5AE

Training

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

Training provider

SKILLS FOR SECURITY 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

Upon completing the apprenticeship you will achieve a Level 3 in Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Apprenticeship Standard.

The training will be completed with our provider Skills for Security, who are the leading provider of FESS apprenticeships.

The location of the training is TBC and will be on a block release basis (generally 1 week every 8-10 weeks) with food and accommodation provided by OpenView if an overnight stay is required.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/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
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Timekeeping skills
  • Ability to follow instructions

About this employer

OpenView is the UK’s largest privately owned independent security company and provides unique, innovative and technologically excellent solutions to meet individual client needs in both the private and public sectors. OpenView is also one of the UK’s fastest growing companies with sites nationwide, over 30 years experience and employing over 400 people.

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Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Following the apprenticeship, you can look to either specialise as an engineer down a particular route, or look to go down the management pathway as a supervisor, moving into a service manager.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000001399.

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Closes on Friday 30 January 2026

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