Fire Technician Apprentice
BASEC GROUP LIMITED
Presley Way (MK8 0ES)
Closes on Saturday 1 August 2026
Posted on 22 June 2026
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Summary
Are you curious about how things work and love getting stuck into practical tasks? Look no further, join our Fire Testing team and help ensure products are safer for everyone.
- Wage
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£17,550 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
- Upon completing your first year, you will be entitled to receive national living wage.
- Training course
- Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
- Hours
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7am - 3:30pm, Monday-Thursday and 7am to 12:30pm Friday.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years 6 months
- 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
BASEC tests and certifies cables designed for data, fire performance, construction and electrical installation, electric vehicle charging, railway, solar photovoltaic, oil, petroleum and gas, power distribution and transmission, wind, nuclear, marine, aerospace and defence.
In the role, you will undertake the preparation and testing of product samples to a high level of accuracy and in line with the required standards, using a variety of hand and power tools. You will work with the Fire Lead & Senior technician to prioritise cable samples for testing. You'll get hands on preparing cables samples for testing to not only UK but international safety standards.
You'll log key details about each sample before and after testing, accuracy really matters!
You'll be performing testing under supervision to standard specifications. You'll keep the Fire Lead informed on the progression of the sample preparation and testing, so the work can be assigned to the Senior and Test Technicians in a timely manner.
Once you're trained and confident, you'll independently run fire tests following testing procedures correctly to enable accreditation to be maintained. You'll look after your tools and equipment – the company takes pride in ensuring everything is in top shape. You'll contribute towards the general operation and housekeeping of the laboratory facilities and ensure the quality and safety procedures are followed within the designated laboratory areas. Work smart and support your teammates to make the most of the lab resources.
You will also undertake other non-preparation tasks at the reasonable request of the Senior Management Team. Every day is different, and you'll learn lots!
Alongside this apprenticeship vacancy, you will attend day release at Bedford College and complete a Level 3 qualification – Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician.
Where you'll work
Presley House
Presley Way
MK8 0ES
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
- Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
- Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
- Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
- Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
- Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
- Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
- Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
- Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
- Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
- Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques.
- Apply team working principles.
- Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
- Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Carry out and record learning and development activities.
- Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
Training schedule
Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician apprenticeship standard.
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3/D)
- maths (grade 4/C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Able to work as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Logical
Other requirements
Please consider your transport links to get to both the employers location in Milton Keynes and the college.
Candidates must attend an initial interview with a member of our Apprenticeship Recruitment Team if they meet the initial criteria as part of the recruitment process.
Only candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered.
Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.
About this employer
Kiwa UK is part of the global Kiwa Group, a leading provider of Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services. We help organisations demonstrate quality, safety, compliance and sustainability through independent assessment, certification, training and technical consultancy services across a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, food, energy and healthcare.
Company benefits
- Generous Annual Leave
- Milestone Rewards
- Enhanced Pension Contributions
- Life Assurance
- 24/7 GP Service
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Opportunities to progress within the team from Fire Test Technician to Senior Fire Test Technician.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BEDFORD COLLEGE
Phillipa Moodie
jobenquiries@justapply.co.uk
01234 291000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036695.
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Closes on Saturday 1 August 2026
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