Installation/Service Apprentice Engineer

First 3 months:

Cabling & Installation:

First and second fix cabling across intruder, CCTV and access control installations Device installation and fixing - PIRs, contacts, cameras, readers, keypads Cable routing, containment and termination under supervision Assisting on panel wiring and device connection

Maintenance Support:

Attending planned maintenance visits alongside a senior engineer Device testing and reporting findings Replacing consumable parts - batteries, fuses, basic components Completing job sheets accurately on site

General Site Conduct:

Safe working practices and tool handling Keeping vehicles and equipment tidy and stocked Customer interaction - professional conduct on site at all times Timekeeping and reporting to lead engineer

Learning Objectives:

Developing familiarity with the main system brands used across the customer base Understanding the difference between Grade 1, 2 and 3 intruder systems Building knowledge of NSI standards and what compliance looks like on site

What is NOT expected in first 3 months:

Unsupervised commissioning or programming:

Independent fault diagnosis Customer-facing call-out attendance alone

3- 6 months:

Installation:

Taking greater ownership of cabling runs and first fix with minimal oversight Device installation across all three disciplines with reducing supervision Beginning to assist with panel wiring and basic termination checks Contributing to site surveys and material estimates alongside senior engineer

Maintenance:

Attending planned maintenance visits with increasing independence on routine tasks Completing full device test sequences with sign-off from senior engineer Identifying and reporting faults accurately with suggested remedial action Beginning to attend straightforward reactive callouts accompanied

System Knowledge:

Developing working familiarity with key panel brands across the install base Understanding basic programming concepts - zones, outputs, user codes Recognising common fault conditions and their likely causes Growing confidence reading wiring diagrams and installation documentation

Customer & Site:

Managing own conduct on site without prompting Communicating professionally with customers on routine matters Completing job documentation independently and accurately

Learning Objectives:

Ready to assist on commissioning under direct supervision by end of month 6 Developing capability toward lone working on straightforward maintenance visits. Building toward first unsupervised reactive attendance on minor faults

Training:

Fire Emergency and Security Systems Technician Level 3.

4 day working week with your employer Vanguard Alarms, one day at SBC Training Ltd as part of your Apprenticeship Training programme.

Training Outcome:

Full-time engineering role.

Employer Description:

Established in 1974, Vanguard Alarms Ltd is a leading provider of security systems across Shropshire & surrounding counties. As an NSI NACOSS Gold accredited company with a BS EN ISO 9001:2015 quality management system, we are committed to delivering reliable and effective protection.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Physical fitness