An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer based from the North Shields 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.
Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5.00pm. 30 mins lunch break 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 25 August 2025
Duration: 3 Years
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The role is varied and will involve both installation and maintenance work and duties will include:
Carrying out 1st fix and 2nd fix for installation of fire safety systems, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control systems etc. (pulling cables through and affixing equipment to walls)
Use of hand tools & cordless drill
Attending routine maintenance and service calls
Fault finding
Completion of site paperwork and liaising with customers on site
Working to company procedures and following all health & safety guidelines
The successful apprentice 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).
It is desirable that applicants should also be able to drive (not essential) or interested in learning in the near future. Probationary period applies.
Where you’ll work
158 VERNE ROAD NORTH SHIELDS NE29 7DQ
Training
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.
College or training organisation
ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Your training plan
The successful applicant will work towards the Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
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)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative
Flexible working environment
Other requirements
Please note you may be required to work at height or in small spaces due to the nature of this work. It is desirable that applicants should also be able to drive (not essential) or interested in learning in the near future.
About this company
We are a privately owned company based in the North of England. We specialise in the fire / security / integration / safety systems market offering an extensive range of products and services. Our business is built on serving our customers to the best of our ability. Formed in 2007, building excellent relationships with our customers is key towards ensuring that we provide exceptional service and support
After this apprenticeship
The role will develop over time, in terms of the variety of duties
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
FIDA SYSTEMS LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333725.