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Summary

To assist with the installation & maintenance of security & fire systems, ensuring that the work is installed & maintained to the required standards, specification, schedule and that all documentation is completed, whilst providing a friendly and efficient service to our clients.

Annual wage

£15,704 a year
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Salary will be discussed further at Interview

Training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 16.30. Total hours per week: 40.00.
40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 11 August

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

Whilst being trained and supported by Select Security Solutions Ltd in all aspects of your job role, you will be required to undertake a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Security Systems, supported by South Gloucestershire and Stroud College.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

  • To assist with the installation & maintenance of security & fire systems, ensuring that the work is installed & maintained to the required standards, specification, schedule and that all documentation is completed
  • To provide clients with support and feedback during the course of the installation & maintenance to ensure customer satisfaction
  • To liaise with other staff members, especially the installation team leaders and the installation scheduler, providing relevant feedback
  • To observe all health and safety requirements, ensure that you and others around you are operating in a safe manner
  • Ensure Company Policy and standards are met
  • To regularly refer to the staff handbook for individual policy information
  • To maximise the profitability of the department by ensuring a ‘right first time’ approach
  • To ensure that your uniform is clean and tidy each day
  • To ensure that your dust sheets are clean, and vacuum is in full working order
  • Ensure all equipment stored on site is kept safe and, in a manner, not to cause health and safety problems
  • Ensure that the site is kept as clean as possible, for the duration of the installation
  • To ensure that the installation is completed to the surveyor’s specification and that the equipment is installed to the manufacturer’s specification and within the time schedule
  • To ensure that all paperwork is completed correctly and forwarded to the correct staff member
  • When required to ensure that the system is demonstrated to the clients properly, focusing on the need for reducing false alarms
  • On job completion, to ensure that the system specification is correct, and any changes are noted and brought back to the office

This role is varied and challenging and requires the candidate to be fully committed to both work and college.

The security industry can be fast paced and demanding. On occasion you will be required to work away from home on projects around the UK. This apprenticeship may also have unsociable hours of work due to the nature of the business.

Where you’ll work

32
32 Abbotswood
Yate
BS37 4NG

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 during term time complete underpinning knowledge studies towards the qualification.

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 apprenticeship standard you will work towards:

  • Level 3 Competency qualification
  • Level 3 Knowledge qualification
  • British Values
  • Employment Rights & Responsibilities
  • End Point Assessment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • Maths and English (grade 4 (C) or above)
Skills
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
Other requirements

The security industry can be fast paced and demanding. On occasion you will be required to work away from home on projects around the UK. This apprenticeship may also have unsociable hours of work due to the nature of the business. Apprentices will be supplied with a uniform and basic tool kit. Although the apprenticeship doesn't start until September 2025, for the right applicants a Training Contract to support induction and training can commence around July/August 2025. The successful apprentice will be working in the Bristol area but if located in the Stroud area, transport is a possibility.

About this company

Select Security Systems Ltd grew out of one of the South West’s most respected electrical contractors, Select Electrics, and we use the best electric security solutions available, from the latest CCTV, fire and intruder alarm systems to sophisticated access control devices and emergency lighting. Everything we do is focused on delivering efficient and secure solutions to businesses and homes in Bristol.

After this apprenticeship

Following the successful completion of your apprenticeship, progression opportunities within the organisation will be discussed.

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