Summary
This vacancy is for an Apprentice Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician based in Blackburn. Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Technician design, install, commission and maintain electronic systems in and outside simple and complex premises to protect individuals, homes and properties from risk and danger.
Wage
£15,704 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
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 5 May 2025
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
Apprentice Fire Emergency and Security Systems Engineer required by IT/Fire & Security company based in Blackburn, Lancashire.
Established as an IT solutions in 1991, supplying a range of products and services including end user computing, networking infrastructure, AV and security systems, cloud computing and systems management to our client base nationwide.
We now have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and proactive Fire Emergency and Security Systems Engineer to join our friendly team supplying and assisting our clients with all aspects of Fire & Security along with structured data cabling.
Working from our Blackburn Office you will visit our customers premises and private properties to install to a high standard, fire emergency and security systems and data cabling, which include but not limited to audible and remote signalling fire and Intruder alarms, Access Control and CCTV systems
You will be working with a qualified engineer or small team
Transport from our office to and from the customers premises will be provided
You will be trained on the following:
* Installing to relevant industry standards and codes of practice
* Commissioning systems
* Completing commissioning documentation and marking up as fitted drawings
* Completing demonstrations and handover to end user
Skills and experience
* As this is an apprentice position no previous skills in the industry will be required you will need however: -
* Good communication skills
* Smart appearance
* Honest and trustworthy
* Enthusiasm and willingness to work
* Keen to maintain high standards and work within a team
* Minimum level 4 Maths and English (or equivalent)
* Be able to get to our office each morning on time
Training
This is a modern apprenticeship so along with on-the-job training with us you will also attend day or block release at college to obtain your Level 3 in Fire Emergency and Security Systems.
We have regular engineer meetings and toolbox talks as well as internal and industry training programs to help you develop your skills
Once your training is completed and you have proved yourself, we may offer you a full-time position as a qualified installation engineer
If you would like to be considered for this position, please Apply Now with your CV and a Covering Note and we look forward to hearing from you.
Where you’ll work
74 DARWEN STREET
BLACKBURN
BB2 2BL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
TRAINING 2000 LIMITED
Your training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
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.
Your training plan
This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 (C) or above)
* Maths (grade 4 (C) or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Customer care skills
* Team working
Other requirements
Please do not contact Company direct. Please note; we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply ASAP if you wish to be considered for this role.