Overview
To assist with the installation of security systems, ensuring that the work is installed to the required standards, specification, schedule and that all documentation is completed, whilst providing a friendly and efficient service to our clients.
Wage
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age.
Duration: 3 years
Start date: Monday 13 July 2026
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm (40 hrs per week)
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
Whilst being trained and supported by Ultra‑Vision Fire & Security Ltd in all aspects of your job role, you will be required to undertake a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Security Systems, supported by South Gloucestershire and Stroud College.
* To assist with the installation of security systems, ensuring that the work is installed to the required standards, specifications, schedule and that all documentation is completed
* To provide clients with support and feedback during the course of the installation to ensure customer satisfaction
* To liaise with other staff members, especially the installation team leaders and the installation scheduler, providing relevant feedback
* To observe all health and safety requirements, ensure that you and others around you are operating in a safe manner
* Ensure Company Policy and standards are met
* To regularly refer to the staff handbook for individual policy information
* To maximise the profitability of the department by ensuring a ‘right first time’ approach
* To ensure that your uniform is clean and tidy each day
* To ensure that your dust sheets are clean, and vacuum is in full working order
* Ensure all equipment stored on site is kept safe and in a manner, not to cause health and safety problems
* Ensure that the site is kept as clean as possible, for the duration of the installation
* To ensure the installation is completed to the surveyor’s specification, that the equipment is installed to the manufacturer’s specification and within the time schedule
* To ensure that all paperwork is completed correctly and forwarded to the correct staff member
* When required to ensure that the system is demonstrated to the clients properly, focusing on the need for reducing false alarms
* On job completion, to ensure that the system specification is correct, and any changes are noted and brought back to the office
This role is varied and challenging and requires the candidate to be fully committed to both work and college.
The security industry can be fast paced and demanding. On occasion you will be required to work away from home on projects around the UK. This apprenticeship may also have unsociable hours of work due to the nature of the business.
Where you'll work
30 THE GLENMORE CENTRE
JESSOP COURT
WATERWELLS BUSINESS PARK
QUEDGELEY
GL2 2AP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE
Training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
* 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 and handover of 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.
* 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.
* Communicate verbally with internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers using sector‑specific terminology.
* Communicate in writing with internal and external stakeholders using sector‑specific terminology.
* Plan and install systems cabling.
* 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.
The Advanced Apprenticeship is delivered over 3 years. Apprentices are required to attend college at our Stroud Campus (GL5 4AH) on block release during term time to complete underpinning knowledge studies towards the qualification.
Some apprentices may also need to achieve functional skills in maths and English, which will require additional hours in college; this is normally delivered during block release attendance.
The assessor will visit the apprentice and support their progress through on‑site assessment and regular reviews within the workplace.
The End‑Point Assessment (EPA) is delivered and assessed externally once all other criteria of the apprenticeship are achieved.
Apprentices are required to spend a minimum of 20% of their employed hours on off‑the‑job learning. This has to be structured, and evidence will need to be provided.
Qualifications
* Fire emergency and security systems technician (Level 3 qualification)
* Functional Skills mathematics & English (where applicable)
* British Values
* Employment Rights & Responsibilities
* End Point Assessment
Requirements
* GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4 (C) or above)
* Other relevant qualifications and industry experience may be considered.
Skills
* Customer care skills
* Logical thinking
* Initiative
* Non‑judgemental attitude
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
The security industry can be fast paced and demanding. On occasion you will be required to work away from home on projects around the UK, and the apprenticeship may also have unsociable hours of work due to the nature of the business. Apprentices will be supplied with a uniform and basic tool kit. Although the apprenticeship doesn't start until September 2026, for the right applicants a training contract to support induction and training can commence earlier.
About this employer
Ultra‑Vision Fire and Security are a family run security business, established by two brothers with over 30 years of experience in the industry and a huge passion and drive for protecting people and their possessions in the Gloucestershire area. We are specialists in intruder alarms, CCTV systems, fire alarms, fire extinguishers and automated gates installation, servicing and maintenance, keyholding and manned guarding.
Following the successful completion of your apprenticeship, progression opportunities within the organisation will be discussed.
Contact
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE
01453761100
Reference
VAC2000023717
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