Fire emergency and security systems technician apprentice

You will be supported through structured training, mentoring from experienced engineers, and ongoing professional development to help you build a long-term career within the company.

Our systems include but are not limited to:

Fire alarms Intruder alarms CCTV Access control Emergency lighting Fire extinguishers

You will be the face of the Company to our customers and will therefore deliver a high standard of customer care and service while continuing to learn and develop.

Assist with troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and repair on designated equipment, with guidance and supervision where required Support preventative maintenance and field modifications while building technical competence Maintain up-to-date administrative responsibilities such as customer service logbooks, internal PDA reporting, and compliance paperwork Maintain effective communication with customers and the office to ensure resolution and proper follow-up Learn to maintain tools and test equipment and ensure they are properly calibrated Adhere to Health & Safety and all other applicable regulatory requirements at all times Support the identification of sales opportunities and collaborate with the sales team Participate in the emergency out-of-hours standby rota as appropriate to your training stage

Training:

Fire Emergency and Security Systems Technician Level 3.

The apprentice will spend a week at Bradford College every 6 weeks (Block release), the rest of the time will be spent with the employer.

Training Outcome:
Opportunities to gain industry-recognised certifications such as ECS, IPAF, and PASMA A clear development pathway with opportunities to progress into a fully qualified engineer role and beyond Continuous professional development (CPD) to keep your skills up to date with evolving technologies

Employer Description:

At Checkmate Fire, our focus is on maintaining customer relations through a ‘right first time’ ethos, and quality driven approach.

As the UK’s specialist passive fire protection company and founder members of the BRE/LPCB passive fire protection certification scheme, we deliver a full turnkey service, from initial assessments and surveys, through to full pre-planned maintenance packages. For over three decades, we’ve served a growing list of industries with the same reliable, ethical, quality service that makes us the most trusted contractor in specialist passive fire protection.

Checkmate provides:

Compliance - through inspection, fire risk assessments, surveys, pre-planned maintenance, and consultancy services
Solutions - for 3rd party accredited installations

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm rota basis.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Patience,Physical fitness