Installation/Service Apprentice Engineer
Join Vanguard Alarms, an NSI Gold accredited security company, and build your career working with CCTV, intruder alarms and access control systems. You'll gain hands-on experience, expert support from experienced engineers, and excellent opportunities for long-term development in a growing business.
Role
In your first few months, you'll work closely with experienced engineers to build your skills and confidence across a range of security system installations and maintenance activities. As your knowledge and experience grow, you'll take on greater responsibility and work more independently.
Key duties will include:
- Assisting with the installation of intruder alarm, CCTV and access control systems
- First and second fix cabling, including cable routing, containment and termination
- Installing and fixing devices such as PIRs, door contacts, cameras, readers and keypads
- Supporting panel wiring and device connections under supervision
- Attending planned maintenance visits alongside senior engineers
- Testing devices and reporting findings accurately
- Replacing consumable parts, including batteries, fuses and other basic components
- Completing job documentation and job sheets accurately on site
- Following safe working practices and using tools correctly
- Maintaining tidy vehicles, equipment and work areas
- Representing the company professionally when interacting with customers
- Developing an understanding of industry standards, compliance requirements and the security systems used across our customer base
Training
Fire Emergency and Security Systems Technician Level 3.
Training will be provided on site. The training will be split between 1:1 support from an appointed trainer, participation in classroom-based group training and other standard training that will help to meet learning requirements of the apprenticeship.
Full-time position for the right candidate.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- SBC TRAINING LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 14th September 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 28th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Physical fitness
- Time management
- Reliable
- Self-motivated
- Honest
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Mathematics GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)