Fire and Security Apprentice

I am looking to hire a Fire and Security Apprentice for VPS Group near the Nottingham area. Must have a driving licence.

Role

  • To install a range of integrated systems ensuring that the installation complies with customer specification, health, and safety regulations. All works to be completed on time and to client’s requirements
  • To undertake service and fault finding and the maintenance of security products (i.e., Dahua & Ajax) on existing security systems remote monitored CCTV and intruder movement detection to health and safety guidelines and legislation
  • To communicate with customers in a professional and courteous manner, ensuring that any issues/matters of concerns raised are dealt with effectively and efficiently
  • To effectively liaise with all appropriate colleagues to ensure a co-ordinated, efficient, and timely installation, meeting customer requirements
  • To communicate with the General Manager and Operations team, RVRC Operators and RVRC Technical to maximise volume of service and maintenance visits undertaken on a daily and weekly basis, ensuring works are undertaken to required standards and guidelines
  • To work closely with the Technical Service team to maximise ‘first fix’ opportunities on service and maintenance activities. Including remote self-diagnostic intervention
  • To ensure that van and unit stock is managed and replenished, ensuring that all used stock is allocated against ‘jobs’ undertaken.
  • To ensure that faulty and un-used stock is returned to the unit in a timely fashion
  • To ensure that mutually agreed job-related targets are consistently achieved on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, communicating with the General Manager and Operations team in the event there is a problem with the achievement of the targets
  • All work as directed by the Operations team and the General Manager
  • To communicate effectively both verbally and in writing at all levels across the business both externally and internally to customer and staff
  • Create a favourable and professional image in respect of Davis Site Security to customers, colleagues and the public in general always
  • Report all near misses and accidents to the General Manager

Training

Work or college based training (typically day release or block training).

Alarm Engineer.

Apprenticeship Standard
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Training Provider
LINCOLN COLLEGE
Working Week
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm.
Expected Duration
3 Years
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Tuesday, 10th November 2026
Start Date
Saturday, 12th December 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • driving

About the Employer

VPS (UK) LIMITED
Europe's Leading Temporary Security Provider

Job Details

Company
VPS (UK) LIMITED
Location
Broadgate House Broadway Business Park, Chadderton, Oldham, England, United Kingdom. Unit 8, Whyburn Business Park, 9 Baker Brook Close, Hucknall, Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£16,640 a year
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