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OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED - Fire & Security Systems Apprentice

Salary: £16,640 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 40
Closing Date: Sat 01 Aug 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED - Fire & Security Systems Apprentice

Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Fire & Security apprentice. You will be working alongside different engineers to assist them in various duties and specifically with respect to their role as an engineer working on public safety, life safety and security systems. The role is based around the Romford/ London area.

Annual wage: £16,640 a year
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Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Hours
General shift pattern is Monday - Friday, however some weekend and evening work may be required. (Shifts TBC)
40.0 hours a week

Possible start date: Sunday 30 August 2026

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

  • Assisting the Lead Engineer with day-to-day reactive tasks.
  • Demonstrate a desire to learn at all times
  • Have a keen interest in various security systems including Fire alarm systems, Door Entry, Access control, CCTV, Warden Call, Intruder and network installations
  • A desire to understand and promote best practice of electrical and electronic principles.
  • Always follow current H&S guidance
  • Ensure working environments are safe, clean and tidy
  • Be punctual when attending sites
  • Meet targets for both company and customer

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

  • Upon completing the apprenticeship you will achieve a Level 3 in Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Apprenticeship Standard
  • The training will be completed with our provider Skills for Security, who are the leading provider of FESS apprenticeships
  • The location of the training is TBC and will be on a block release basis (generally 1 week every 8-10 weeks) with food and accommodation provided by OpenView if an overnight stay is required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Timekeeping skills
  • Ability to follow instructions

About this company

OpenView is the UK’s largest privately owned independent security company and provides unique, innovative and technologically excellent solutions to meet individual client needs in both the private and public sectors. OpenView is also one of the UK’s fastest growing companies with sites nationwide, over 30 years experience and employing over 400 people.

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You'll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Following the apprenticeship, you can look to either specialise as an engineer down a particular route, or look to go down the management pathway as a supervisor, moving into a service manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

OPENVIEW SECURITY SOLUTIONS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040280.

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Closes on Saturday 01 August 2026

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