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Summary
Join Safeguard Systems as an Apprentice Security Systems Engineer and become part of our dynamic team. This role offers a prime opportunity for individuals eager to work with a dynamic team in a rapidly expanding company known for its strong team spirit and dedication to quality work.
Annual wage
£12,480 to £22,308 a year
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Salary will be discussed further at Interview
Training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours
37.5hr paid (plus 30minute unpaid break) total 40hr week, Mon – Fri
Shifts tbc.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 28 October
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
You will be joining our dynamic team who are committed to installing cutting-edge security systems in commercial settings where duties will include the following:
Responsibilities: As a Trainee Security Systems Engineer, you will work alongside experienced professionals, receiving comprehensive training in the installation of:
- CCTV
- Access Control
- Alarm
- Intercom systems
- Gate and Barrier Automation
Travel throughout the UK (mainly the South but occasionally further) will be required, operating from our Kingsclere office.
Key Benefits: Company vehicle provided, along with a fuel card for private use. Laptop and phone for work-related tasks. Company Pension. Private medical insurance.
Clear pathways for career progression.
Where you’ll work
Unit 5, Queen Isabelle House
Kingsclere Park, Kingsclere
Newbury
RG20 4SW
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
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Your training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
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Your training plan
The Advanced Apprenticeship is delivered over 3 years. Apprentices are required to attend college at our Stroud Campus (GL5 4AH) on block release to complete underpinning knowledge studies towards the qualification.
Some apprentices may also need to achieve functional skills in Maths and English, which will require additional hours in college, this is normally delivered during or on an additional block release attendance.
The assessor will visit the apprentice and support their progress through on-site assessment and regular reviews within the workplace.
The End-Point Assessment (EPA) is delivered and assessed externally once all other criteria of the apprenticeship is achieved.
Apprentices are required to spend a minimum of 20% of their employed hours on off-the-job learning. This has to be structured and evidence will need to be provided.
Within your apprentices standard you will work towards:
· Level 3 Competency qualification
· British Values
· Employee Rights & Responsibilities (ERR)
· End Point Assessment
Fire emergency and security systems technician
Level 3 (A level)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade 4)
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Driving Licence essential. Based within an hour of the Newbury Head office (RG20 4SW)
About this company
Safeguard Systems design and install highly reliable, robust and cost-effective security solutions to meet a range of security needs and objectives. When it comes to security system installation, our experienced team are experts in CCTV, video intercom and video door entry systems, access control, and security alarm installation.
After this apprenticeship
Clear pathways for career progression on sucessful completion of the apprenticeship.