Reflex House, Lowton Way
Rotherham, S66 8RY

REFLEX SYSTEMS LTD - Fire and Security Apprentice Engineer

Salary: £15,704 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Closing Date: Fri 19 Sep 2025 - 11:59 pm UTC
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REFLEX SYSTEMS LTD - Fire and Security Apprentice Engineer

Summary

Due to company growth, Reflex Systems are now looking for an apprentice to join the team.

Annual wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Hours
Monday-Friday, shifts TBC.
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 22 September 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

Reflex Systems is a leading provider of integrated security and fire safety solutions, delivering expert design, installation, and maintenance services across the UK.

With decades of industry experience, we specialise in advanced CCTV, access control, intruder alarms, fire detection, and door entry systems—tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Trusted by commercial, industrial, and public sector organisations, Reflex Systems is committed to innovation, compliance, and exceptional service, ensuring safety and peace of mind for every project.

They will be working alongside experienced engineers to install, test and maintain fire alarm systems in a variety of buildings. They will learn how to identify faults, commission systems, and follow safety procedures, while also attending college to complete their Level 3 qualification in Fire, Emergency & Security Systems.

We’re looking for a motivated and reliable apprentice who’s eager to learn and grow within the security and fire systems industry. The ideal candidate is hands-on, curious, and ready to develop both technical and practical skills through on-the-job training and formal education.

You should be a good communicator, a team player, and have a genuine interest in technology and safety systems. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a willingness to take initiative are key to success in this role.

Where you’ll work

Reflex House, Lowton Way
Rotherham
S66 8RY

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

SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED

Your training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Your training plan

Skills for Security will deliver the Level 3 apprenticeship via block release training weeks at their training centre via a block release system. This would involve going to the training centre Monday - Friday 1 week in every 8 weeks. 

You will be required to complete all training tasks allocated during your block release weeks at the training centre, and gathering any site evidence needed to supplement your studies.

You will be required to complete an annual assessment at the training centre and take part in any additional training courses that the company require you to complete.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Maths (grade 4)
  • English (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
  • Organisation skills

About this company

Reflex Systems was established in 1987 and over the last 35 years we have gathered a great amount of industry knowledge and expertise in fire and security systems.

After this apprenticeship

After completing the apprenticeship, they will typically progress into a Junior Fire Systems Engineer role, where they will take on more responsibility and work more independently on installations and maintenance tasks. With further experience and continued development, they can advance to become a fully qualified Fire Systems Engineer, leading projects, mentoring others, and specialising in advanced systems or compliance roles within the business.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REFLEX SYSTEMS LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338289.

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Closes on Friday 19 September 2025

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