At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in maintaining and installing fire and security systems across London.
- Company: Join a leading team in fire protection and security solutions.
- Benefits: Flexible lifestyle benefits, financial wellbeing assistance, and high street discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career progression and recognition.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience while studying to become a qualified Fire & Security Engineer.
- Qualifications: A Levels or BTEC required; electrical qualification is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Apprentice Fire & Security Engineer
Alarm Communications Limited are a leading team of fire protection, commercial security and building management systems specialists, with our Head Office located in Surrey.
Our client base is predominantly built of prestigious buildings and landmarks, such as high-end hotels, stadia and education establishments in and around Greater London.
We are currently looking to appoint a new Apprentice Fire & Security Engineer specifically covering London & surrounding areas.
The core focus of the role is to assist in routine maintenance / installation of small works, call-outs and standby on Intruder, CCTV, Access control and Fire Alarms.
Apprentices will be required to work alongside a competent Engineer and assist with the following duties.
- Maintaining fire alarm, access control, CCTV and intruder alarm systems to the highest standards, representing the engineering face of Marlowe Fire & Security Group.
- Carrying out routine services of fire and intruder alarm systems.
- Provide detailed information to enable accurate quoting of chargeable works.
- Maintain impeccable conduct and deliver the highest standard of customer service.
- Keep concise and accurate records of work completed.
- Complete your Fire & Security Systems Qualification.
- Your Qualification and Course
- To become a full-qualified Fire & Security Engineer, your will learn both on the job, whilst studying across a 3-year course.
- The educational course operates in block releases, 1 week for each block release.
- There will be 14 block releases across the 3-year period where you will attend college during those weeks.
- To complete your Level 3 End Point Assessment (EPA), you will be required to pass a theory and practical exam
- Who We're Looking For
We consistently aspire to create safe, secure and sustainable spaces, that have a positive influence on the lives of colleagues, clients and the communities we work in, therefore, in addition to having all the usual attributes of a great Alarm Communications' employee, such as; a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, well presented and professional at all times, ability to work alone and as part of a team.....
- For this specific opportunity, we are looking for candidates who offer:
- Qualified to A Level or BTEC. An Electrical qualification or similar would be an advantage but not mandatory.
- Exemplary in conduct and appearance, possessing excellent communication skills and an inner drive to deliver the highest standards at all times.
- A meticulous, thorough approach is required to ensure attention to detail is maintained.
- Flexibility, Adaptability and Reliability are vital attributes.
- The applicant will be a self-motivated with the ability and desire to manage their workload and course work efficiently, meeting deadlines and achieving all targets.
- Full, Manual UK Drivers Licence. - If you don't have a full licence, you must endeavour to pass your test within the first 18 months of employment
- You must have GCSE's in Maths and English grade 4+
- This role will require regional travel, including travel in and out of London.
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household.
So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home.
We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme.
For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee.
Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices.
You might choose to purchase up to five extra days' holiday each year.
You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost.
There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our Mi Deals platform.
And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.
Life cover of up to four times your salary is available.
We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work.
There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people.
Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us.
We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all.
If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .
Since 1987, Mitie's 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally.
We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.
Join our Mitie Team.
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