Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer
PANTHER SECURITY SYSTEMS LTD
COLCHESTER (CO3 0JN)
Closes on Monday 11 January 2027
Posted on 27 October 2026
Contents
Summary
During this apprenticeship you will learn how to install and maintain fire and security systems.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Working hours may vary depending on site location.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 2 March 2027
- 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
- Fire Alarms
Where you'll work
UNIT 10 PEARTREE CENTRE
PEARTREE ROAD
STANWAY
COLCHESTER
CO3 0JN
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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
Other requirements
- Maths and English GCSE at grade 4/C or above
- Must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check
- Full, clean UK Drivers Licence due to being required to travel with equiptment
- Computer literate
- Live within 10-15 miles of the office
About this employer
Panther Security is a UK-based security systems company that designs, installs, and maintains electronic security solutions for residential and commercial customers. Its services include intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, fire alarms, and ongoing maintenance and support. The company primarily serves businesses, public sector organisations, and homeowners across East Anglia and London.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Once completed, you will be a fully qualified multi-skilled engineer.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060090.
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Closes on Monday 11 January 2027
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.