Summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Fire & Security Systems Apprentice Engineer at a growing company based in Durham. The purpose of the role is to carry out the installation and maintenance of fire alarm systems, intruder alarms, analogue & IP CCTV, access control and intercom systems.
Wage
£15,704 a year
Training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours
40 hours 8am -5pm Monday to Friday.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 15 December 2025
Duration
2 years 9 months
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
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person who is enthusiastic, hardworking and wants to learn new skills.
Full training will be provided within the workplace alongside attending weekly day release to achieve the Fire, Emergency and Security Systems level 3 Apprenticeship.
Main Duties include:
* Installation, maintenance and commissioning of Fire Alarm and Security Systems
* Installing cabling / pulling through (first fix)
* Drilling holes / using a cordless drill and a range of hand tools
* Confident and polite liaison with company employees and customers
* Completion of all relevant job paperwork
* Handover & training of systems to customers
* Working to the company procedures and following all health & safety guidelines
These duties are not exhaustive and other duties may be required from time to time. It is also anticipated that the duties will progress over time.
Driving licence and access to own vehicle would be preferred but is not essential for the right candidate who is looking to achieve this within an agreed timescale. IT skills would also be desirable.
Probationary period applies.
Where you'll work
Thomas House Whitfield Court
St John S Road Meadowfield
Durham
DH7 6XL
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)
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
Fire, Emergency and Security Systems level 3 apprenticeship.
Attend weekly day release sessions at Access Training, Gateshead.
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
* Initiative
* Clean and tidy appearance
* Punctual
Other requirements
Employer supplies hand tools, PPE and uniform. Could potentially be working away from home at time to time.