Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

Opportunity information

Salary £320 per week

Duration 36 months

Advert closing date 30/11/2025

Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join TIS's team as an apprentice Fire and Security Engineer This is an exciting role for a motivated individual looking to begin a rewarding career in the fire and security engineering industry.

As an Apprentice Engineer, you will work alongside experienced professionals to learn how to install, maintain, and service a wide range of fire and security systems. The role includes working at heights and will provide both practical, hands-on experience and the opportunity to gain industry-recognised qualifications.

You will be learning about, and working on, installing, repairing and maintaining the following fire and security equipment:

• CCTV
• Intruder alarms
• Access control
• Door entry/exit systems
• Networking equipment

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual to gain the skills, knowledge, and qualifications needed for a long-term career in a growing and future-focused industry.

Entry requirements

Desired skills and qualities:

• Please only apply if you live OUTSIDE of the London M25 ring, the employer has central London locations too, but this vacancy only wants recruits from outside of central London to minimise traffic and commuting. Any applications from within the M25 won't be progressed to interview stage
• You must either hold a full UK driving license, or be actively working towards obtaining one at the time of application
• Previous electrical experience would be a bonus
• Able to pass an enhanced DBS background check
• You will need excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team meeting tight deadlines.
• You should be committed to developing new skills and gaining knowledge of the fire and security industry.
• Physically fit, and comfortable working at high and low heights
• Willingness to learn and a genuine interest in learning more about the wider fire and security industry
• Able to work in a team as well as motivated to work alone when required
• The ideal candidate will need the confidence to deal with clients in a professional manner, be reliable, adaptable, conscientious and able to follow instructions.
• A keen interest in technology, and computer literate

Training to be provided

Skills for Security will deliver the Level 3 apprenticeship via block release training weeks at their Watford training centre via a block release system. This would involve going to the training centre Monday - Friday 1 week in every 8 weeks.

You will be required to complete all training tasks allocated during your block release weeks at the training centre, and gathering any site evidence needed to supplement your studies.

You will be required to complete an annual assessment at the training centre and take part in any additional training courses that the company require you to complete.

Things to consider

The apprenticeship is 36 months, and full commitment is required throughout all 3 years, please only apply if you are comfortable with this. Please only apply if you live outside of the M25.

Pay:

£8.00p/h per hour first 6 months.

£8.50p/h thereafter until 12 months

£10.00p/h after 12 months

Skills required

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Future prospects

With the right commitment to learning and interest in technology the apprentice has the opportunity to progress into a number of engineering roles, such as:

• Multi Skilled Engineer
• Commissioning Engineer
• Technical Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Installation Engineer

Hours per week 40

Working week Monday to Friday

Apprenticeship standard Fire emergency and security systems technician (Level 3)

Ickenham, Uxbridge and South Ruislip, United Kingdom, UB10 8PU