Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

The apprentice role will involve maintaining, installing and repairing fire alarms and detection, Security, Access and CCTV systems. 

Duties include: 

Attending pre-arranged maintenance visits alongside a qualified engineer. Testing/Maintaining systems and completing relevant reports to ensure Pyrocel and its customers remain compliant. Reporting any variations from safety standards BS5839 and BS5266. Fault-finding on systems. Reporting any defects found and repair where possible unless otherwise stated by the customer.  Relay all appointments to office administrators for diary entry by email on a weekly basis.  Check false alarm rates and advise clients on how to reduce this.  Participating in out-of-hours call-outs on a rota system on completion of apprenticeship. Use of hand tools, laptops and testing equipment on site.  Adhering to all health and safety regulations.  Liaising with customers and fellow employees to enable efficient and compliant site visits.

These duties are not exhaustive and other tasks will be required from time to time.

Training:

The successful applicant will work towards the Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.

Will be required to attend day release at Access Training on Team Valley, Gateshead (this may be 1 day per week or 1 day per fortnight dependent upon the phase of the course you are in).

Training Outcome:

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the candidate will be tasked with going out by themselves and expected to be a fully-fledged engineer in their own right. Engineers will be planning and carrying out their own work to the highest standard. Continued development will be provided in terms of manufacturer training and any other courses deemed required for the role.

The role will most likely develop with multiple paths available in terms of maintenance, installation, commissioning etc.

Pyrocel pride themselves on promoting within, with numerous employees eventually growing into roles including design, sales and management.

Employer Description:
Pyrocel Limited has steadily grown into a leading fire and security provider across the North East of England with a head office based in Newcastle, and a Yorkshire branch in Leeds, they employ over 70 dedicated staff to ensure customer requirements are satisfied. Our new updated website details the services provided - www.Pyrocel.co.uk

Working Hours :
8.30am-5.00pm Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week / 30 mins lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Team working,Initiative,Good time keeping,Flexible with work environment