Apprentice Fire Alarm Cable Installation Engineer
L T L SYSTEMS LIMITED
CRAMLINGTON (NE23 1WR)
Closes in 31 days (Friday 18 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 August 2026
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Summary
LTL Systems, based in Cramlington, Northumberland, is seeking an Apprentice Fire Alarm Cable Installation Engineer. The role involves learning to install fire alarm cabling and systems across commercial, industrial and residential sites. Gain hands-on experience, recognised qualifications and expert support while working on live projects.
- 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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Monday to Friday, 8.30 am to 5.00 pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 21 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
- Carry out first-fix installation activities including drilling, fixing brackets, installing conduit/trunking, and pulling fire alarm cables through buildings.
- Terminate cables at panels, modules, and devices in line with design drawings and manufacturer instructions.
- Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and building plans to determine cable routes and equipment locations.
- Assist with second-fix tasks such as mounting detectors, sounders, call points, and control panels.
- Support testing, commissioning, and fault-finding activities using multimeters and other test equipment.
- Complete site documentation including installation records, test sheets, and daily reports.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area; handle tools, ladders, and materials responsibly.
- Follow all health and safety policies, risk assessments, and method statements; attend toolbox talks and safety briefings.
Where you'll work
UNIT 3C
POPLAR COURT
NORTH NELSON INDUSTRIAL EST
CRAMLINGTON
NE23 1WR
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.
Will be required to attend day release at Access Training on Team Valley, Gateshead (this may be 1 day per week or 1 day per fortnight, depending upon the phase of the course you are in).
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
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Use hand tools safely
- Committed to further training
Other requirements
- Please note you may be required to work at height or in small spaces due to the nature of this work.
- Please ensure that you can travel to Cramlington for an 08.30 am start.
- A driving licence is preferable for this role, as is access to your own transport.
- Applicants should have good basic IT skills.
- Probationary period applies.
About this employer
LTL Systems Limited is an independent, local company which has an enviable reputation for technical ability and unsurpassed service delivery in the installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems. LTL Systems Limited was formed with the desire to provide a professional service exceeding that of existing national operators whilst maintaining the personal contact only a local company can provide. With that in mind, we have chosen to grow our business in a measured manner, building upon firm foundations generated by the successful implementation of projects and resultant client recommendations. Demonstrating that we are a competent supplier is essential to foster client confidence, and to this end, LTL Systems is proud to have achieved BAFE Certification.
Company benefits
- Holidays increase with service
- Paid sick leave
- Company pension scheme
- On-site free parking
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.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED
Sophy Lamb
slamb@accesstraining.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048536.
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Closes in 31 days (Friday 18 September 2026 at 11:59pm)