At a Glance
- Tasks: Install and maintain fire alarm, CCTV, and security systems while learning engineering principles.
- Company: Join EFT Systems, a progressive company with a strong reputation in life safety and security.
- Benefits: Extensive training, career growth, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career with hands-on experience and valuable skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above; driving licence preferred.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
EFT Systems is looking to recruit a talented, competent individual to join its organisation, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. The successful candidate will be working for a progressive company with excellent career potential and will benefit from extensive training and a strong all-round package.
EFT Systems Limited is a founder component of the EFT Group. Founded in 1974, EFT Systems has retained a year-on-year relationship with Public Sector Clients since this time. EFT Systems Ltd services include Life Safety, Security, Automation, Smart Home, Electrical, EFT Cyber Security and EFT Training.
What You’ll Do
- The purpose of the role is to carry out the installation and maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems, Intruder Alarms, CCTV, Access Control and Intercom Systems.
- Ability to understand and learn engineering principles.
- Develop skills to service, install and repair the key systems of our industry.
- Managing and maintaining your own van stock once a van has been assigned to you.
- Placing orders for equipment, first ensuring that the equipment is not already available in the EFT Stores.
- Booking appointments directly with customers where required.
- Coordination and liaison with customers, providing continued updates on queries and outstanding works, ensuring we are delivering high-level customer service to our clients.
- Attending training, both internal and external, and carrying out additional studies in your own time, as the learning curriculum requires.
- Carry out both written and practical tests and assessments.
- Supporting other apprentice engineers – As training progresses.
- To carry out service, install and repair to British Standards and best practice.
- Using an electronic PDA for coordination and document control when one is assigned to you.
Applicants should ideally hold a full driving licence or be learning to drive, and a full DBS check will be carried out on the successful candidate.
Training Outcome
There is an excellent opportunity to develop within the company for the right candidate who is enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills.
Skills Required
- Team Working
- Perform well independently
- Embrace Challenges
- Taking Initiative
- Energy, Drive, Enthusiasm
- Can-do Attitude
- Personable
- Willingness to Learn
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
Course Information
- Course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Construction and the built environment
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
- Expected Duration: 3 Years
- Training Provider: ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED
