An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Electronic Security Technician – based from the Washington office. There is an excellent opportunity to progress and grow within the company for the right candidate who is enthusiastic and keen to learn new skills.
Annual wage: £15,808 a year
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Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am to 3.00pm.
38.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 15 September 2025
Duration: 3 Years
Positions available: 1
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
The duties will involve:
These duties are not exhaustive, and other tasks will be required from time to time.
Applicants should be willing to attend day release at Access Training based on Team Valley, Gateshead (this will be one day per week in some phases and fortnightly in others). It is essential that applicants can drive and hold a full UK licence to be considered for this role.
Probationary period applies. DBS check required.
Please note a 2-week paid work trial will be required prior to an offer of employment being made with the company.
27 SEDLING RD
WEAR EAST IND EST
DISTRICT 6
WASHINGTON
NE38 9BZ
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Will be required to attend day release at Access Training on Team Valley, Gateshead (this may be 1 day per week or 1 day per fortnight dependent upon the phase of the course you are in).
Please note the day of delivery may change dependent upon the phase you are in (there are now 5 phases).
GCSE in:
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Please note you may be required to work at height or in small spaces due to the nature of this work. It is essential that applicants are able to drive for this role. DBS check will be required.
ACS (Alarm & Communication Systems) was formed in 1986, as specialist security systems, intruder alarms and CCTV installers and maintenance company. Since 1986, ACS, based in Washington Tyne and Wear, has expanded and diversified, providing services to clients across Sunderland, Newcastle, Durham and the Northeast of the UK. Now split into ACS Technologies and ACS Education, we are able to directly focus on differing marketplaces and are not just security systems and CCTV installers. ACS Technologies specialises in fire, security, CCTV, TV distribution, sound and communication systems as well as addressing other specialist requirements for the building services sector. ACS Education specialises in Audio Visual and Data Services within the education sector and provides a wide selection of critical services to schools, colleges and universities across the Northeast area including Sunderland, Newcastle and Durham.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ALARM & COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333658.
Closes on Friday 12 September 2025
