CREATIVE SECURITY DYNAMICS L - Apprentice Engineer
Unit 17 Noble Street Industrial Estate, Scotswood Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7PD
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Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Engineer at CSD based on Scotswood Road, Newcastle. 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 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday (40-hours per week) 30-minutes lunch break 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 13 April 2026
Duration: 2 Years 9 Months
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
Installing cabling (1st fix) to relevant standards
Drilling holes/using a cordless drill and a range of hand tools
Mounting and connecting equipment (2nd fix)
Commissioning, testing, fault finding
Reactive & preventative maintenance
Liaising with site personnel
Updating site paperwork - work sheets & handover documentation
Following health & safety guidelines
Applicants should have good IT skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Driving licence and access to own transport is required for this role
Probationary period applies
Where you'll work
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 attend Access Training (Team Valley, Gateshead) for day release - and be enrolled on the Fire, Emergency and Security Systems level 3 apprenticeship standard.
Day release may be 1-day per week or 1-day per fortnight dependent upon the phase of the course you are on.
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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Other requirements
Please note applicants should hold a full driving licence and have their own transport (due to travel to different work locations on various sites) travel expenses will be reimbursed when travel is further than your usual commute.
Please note this role may involve working at height or occasionally in small spaces.
Due to the nature of the work, some flexibility with working hours may be required from time to time.
About this company
Creative Security Dynamics (CSD) specialise in the installation & maintenance of fire / intruder alarms, access control, CCTV automation and audio visual systems. They are based in Newcastle and work across the North East of England.
After this apprenticeship
There is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills for the right candidate who is enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CREATIVE SECURITY DYNAMICS L
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023187.