Fire Alarm Engineer Apprentice

Duty 1: Work in a safe manner, applying the systems, processes and organisational procedures used to ensure compliance with health and safety and other relevant legislation. Duty 2: Work with designs, specifications and installation manuals to effectively comply with industry standards and ensure customer expectations have been fulfilled. Duty 3: Plan and complete first fix cable runs using the correct methods of containment and protection. Duty 4 Use a range of meters to take measurements and interpret the readings against expected results. Duty 5: Use different types of data transmission ensuring its security is in accordance with Data Protection legislation. Duty 6: Complete complex and non-complex installations of fire, access control, intruder alarm and video surveillance systems. Duty 7: Carry out and record diagnostic tests, maintain and service systems. Duty 8: Complete the commissioning and handover procedure of a system. Duty 9: Complete company approved documentation detailing corrective outcomes and produce all required paperwork to handover systems. Duty 10: Carry out programming and configuration of all fire or security systems. Duty 11: Isolate communication links to remote monitoring centres, testing links and reinstating. Duty 12: Train users in the correct operation of their system. Be prepared to work at height Develop good working relationships with people

Although we do not expect you to have any skills yet, the individuals that will stand out will be:

Practical Have a good grasp of Maths or Science (Grade 6 or above) Good team player Previous work experience of any kind Head for heights Be computer/tech savvy

*Please note* 

A full driving license is required. 

Training:

The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Fire Emergency and Security Systems Technician Level 3 standard. On completion the apprentice will receive Fire Emergency and Security Systems Technician Level 3 qualification.

Training Outcome:

We hope the individual continues to stay and grow with the company.

Employer Description:
Based at Holton Heath, Poole, we work efficiently on our doorstep in Dorset and neighbouring Hampshire, but we also successfully operate throughout the South of England. We are one of the leading electrical contractors in Dorset, who offer a comprehensive list of services including safety systems. We have built strong relationships with our clients. Some of our top 10 clients have remained the same for over a decade, proving that we continue to deliver a premium service that is in tune with each customer individual demands.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 17.00. The apprentice will be expected to work in various locations over Dorset and surrounding counties.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Physical fitness