Fire and Security Apprentice

Fire and Security Apprentice role at Serco

Title: Firing Security Apprentice

Location: HMP Fosse Way

Working Week: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Apprenticeship Qualification: Level 3 In Fire and Security System

Expected Apprenticeship Duration: 3 Years

Salary: £25,466 per annum

Serco is offering an apprenticeship opportunity for a Firing Security Apprentice based at HMP Fosse Way in Leicester. In this role, you will support the installation, maintenance, and operation of firing and security systems while gaining hands‑on experience and working towards your qualification as part of your apprenticeship.

Key Accountabilities

• Work closely with the wider team to support the delivery, maintenance, and servicing of firing and security systems as part of contracts held by the business, while developing your knowledge and practical skills throughout the apprenticeship.
• Maintenance on fire alarm systems, CCTV systems, intruder alarms.

What You’ll Need to Do the Role

• Maths and English at grade 4/C or above.
• Security clearance vetting checks to the required SC level will be performed by Serco for the candidate.
• Interest or experience in engineering, electrical, or security systems.

What We Offer

• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Fantastic culture and supportive team where you’ll get a chance to make a positive difference in a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
• Interesting and enjoyable work.
• Committed to professional and personal development with a wide range of training and coaching opportunities to expand your capabilities.

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Other Information

At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Silver Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

We are proud to be a global employee network with SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks) communities. Serco Employee Networks are led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.