Apprentice Security Engineer
METRO SECURITY (GB) LTD
ESSEX (RM3 8UJ)
Closes on Monday 23 November 2026
Posted on 9 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Throughout this apprenticeship you will learn how to install, maintain and fault find on a range of security systems.
- Wage
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£15,600 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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Working patterns may vary, depending on location of the site.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 8 December 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
As an apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to install, maintain and fault-find on the following systems:
- Access Control
- Video Surveillance
- Intruder Alarms
This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, problem-solving, and learning new technical skills in various environments.
Where you'll work
UNIT 5 TRADE CITY
ASHTON ROAD
ROMFORD
ESSEX
RM3 8UJ
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)
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
This is where you'll learn the skills that employers actually want.
Your apprenticeship training is delivered by Skills for Security, specialists in fire and security training.
You’ll train through block release at our Dagenham centre, for one week every eight weeks (Tuesday–Friday).
You’ll work towards a Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship, gaining real skills and a nationally recognised qualification.
What you’ll do as part of the programme:
- Train hands-on with real systems
- Learn from industry experts
- Complete a wide range of tasks and projects
- Build evidence from your job to support your learning
- Sit annual assessments at the centre
Your employer supports you on site. We focus on your training and progression.
Earn. Learn. Build a future-proof career.
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
Other requirements
- Drivers licence is required due to travelling with work equipment
- Ideal candidate will be based in the Essex are to be able to cover the sites
- Must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check
About this employer
Since 1978 Metro has been a South-east London based company, which has grown year on year to become one of the major suppliers of “off the shelve” and “bespoke” intelligent security services for domestic premises, large retail groups, industrial and forecourts and one of the leading providers of electronic security solutions operating across the UK.
We pride ourselves with keeping the family company values and on our innovative approach to meeting our customers’ needs, from comprehensive end-to-end solutions to the procurement of bundled or individual products and services.
Metro Security’s Romford, Essex HQ is complemented by our wholly owned subsidiary Argus Fire and Security, based in Wigan. Boasting similar NSI Gold approval, Argus’ operational pedigree includes a successful 30+-year trading record as an installation specialist in security services and fire safety systems.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Once qualified, you will be a multi-skilled engineer.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058237.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 23 November 2026
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.