As an apprentice, you will complete a three-year work-based learning apprenticeship with Skills for Security, by attending college and working with a qualified engineer. You will assist in the installation of a range of fire and security products (CCTV Systems, Access Control, Fire Systems, Intruder Alarms). This is a field-based role.
Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. Travel time and overtime are also available.
40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
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, testing and maintaining different systems– including a range of fire, emergency and security systems
- Learning about electrical and electronic principles– including codes of practice, commissioning, design criteria and installation, testing and maintenance techniques
- Learning about system technologies
- Demonstrating good knowledge of health and safety practices, regulations and legislation within fire, emergency and security environments
- Demonstrating good communication styles and communicating in a clear, articulate and professional manner
Punctual and accurate completion of timesheets on a monthly basis - Whilst this role is based in West Yorkshire, the successful applicant will be expected to travel to a range of locations and sites
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
SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED
Your training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Your training plan
- The training will take place at both work and via block release at college every 8 weeks
- The apprentice will be expected to travel and stay at college for a week
- Working towards a Level 3 Fire emergency and security systems technician apprenticeship standard, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
- A Level Electrical Installation (grade Level 3)
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- As an apprentice install engineer, you will travel throughout the country and maybe be expected to stay away on occasion
- The role is a physical job
About this company
EDSB Compliance Solutions are national providers of Fire & Security, Electrical, Mechanical and Building Services. From Design and Specification through to Installation and Maintenance, our focus is to deliver compliance, alongside an unbeatable level of service. We work nationally across the UK and we pride ourselves on being a flexible, client focused organisation responding quickly and efficiently to our clients’ needs. Our aim is to work closely with our valued clients to ensure our service delivery is exceptional at all times.
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Company benefits
- 20 days holiday + birthday day off
- Buying & Selling Holiday scheme
- Private healthcare after successful probationary
- Company pension scheme
After this apprenticeship
- A successful apprentice will go on to be a fully qualified fire and security engineer
- Following this, there are a number of routes, including commissioning engineer, technical surveyor and team leader
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EDSB LIMITED
[email protected]
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038194.
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Closes on Friday 31 July 2026
