ANDREW CARLING ELECTRICS LTD - Fire Systems Apprentice
8 Woodlark, Washington, NE38 0AT
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Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, hardworking apprentice that wants to learn new skills. The successful candidate would have excellent long-term prospects as the company continues to grow and would benefit from joining a small team where they can receive more intensive training and full support throughout their apprenticeship.
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen within a family run Electrical and Fire Systems company based in Crook, County Durham. Due to continued expansion within the business, Andrew Carling Electrics Ltd (ACE) are seeking an ambitious and hard working Fire Systems Apprentice.
The successful candidate will undertake a wide range of duties and work towards a three year apprenticeship in Fire, Emergency & Security Systems.
The main purpose of the role will be to assist the Fire Systems Engineer in Installing, maintaining and repairing a variety of fire alarm systems.
Main duties to include:
Installing fire detection and alarm systems, including cabling, and mounting of components
Testing and commissioning new systems, ensuring they function correctly and meet the required standards
Assisting in the preventative and corrective maintenance of fire alarm systems, including diagnosing and repairing faults
Adhering to safety regulations, codes of practice, and risk assessments
Assisting in the preparation of reports and maintain records of work completed
To communicate effectively with customers and ensure that they are satisfied with the systems and know how to use them
Where you’ll work
8 Woodlark Washington NE38 0AT
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
You will complete the Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard and will attend a combination of weekly and fortnightly day release sessions at our Team Valley training centre
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
Organisation skills
Team working
Initiative
Confident working individually
Good timekeeping
Other requirements
Comfortable working at heights and within confined spaces. Holding a full drivers licence or learning to drive would be an advantage.
About this company
ACE has been running since 2020 and now has 4 members of staff including the director. We thrive on providing the best customer service and the work we do is expected to be completed to a high standard. Between the staff there is a vast knowledge of both electrics and fire systems and at least 30 years of experience. ACE is a great company to work for and whilst we work professionally, we also believe that our staff should enjoy what they do and have a great relationship with each other.
After this apprenticeship
The successful applicant would have excellent long-term prospects, with the opportunity to develop as the company continues to grow
As you develop in the role, you will be given more responsibility and increased independent working.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ANDREW CARLING ELECTRICS LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336163.