Based in Birtley, Spirit Integrated Systems are a professional installation and maintenance service for a range of fire, security and alarm systems. The company’s experience in CCTV, Fire Detection Systems, Access Control, Disabled Refuge and Intruder Alarms has fast established them as one of the leading specialists in this sector.
Annual wage: £16,640 a year
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Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch.
40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 27 April 2026
Duration: 2 Years 9 Months
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fire and Security Apprentice at a growing company based at Birtley.
You will be shadowing an engineer where you will be undertaking tasks that involve installation of Fire Detection Systems, Intruder Alarms, Access Control Systems, Video Entry and CCTV.
This is an excellent opportunity to progress and grow within the company for the right person who is enthusiastic and wants to learn new skills.
The role will be very varied and will include the following duties:
Salary will be reviewed every 6 months.
It would be advantageous for the applicant to have previously studied electrical engineering at level 2.
Driving licence would be beneficial or be keen to learn – if required, you will be collected from home and dropped off on a daily basis.
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)
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.
On the rare occasion, may be required to work away from home. On these occasions, the company will provide all accommodation and a meal allowance.
The company also provides a basic hand tool kit, uniform and PPE.
Spirit Integrated Systems offer a supportive work environment where seasoned engineers and managers will help you to develop and learn all of the skills required to become a successful engineer. There are also career progression opportunities for the right candidate. They have a track record of taking on apprentices that successfully complete their training and have long term careers as engineering within the Fire and Security sector and all of their team members can provide a wealth of knowledge on a number of systems.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SIMON J STEWART
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023960.
Closes on Friday 24 April 2026
