Security Engineer Apprentice

Whilst being trained and supported by EIS Midland Ltd in all aspects of your job role, you will be required to undertake a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Security Systems, supported by South Gloucestershire and Stroud College.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

To assist with the installation of security systems, ensuring that the work is installed to the required standards, specification, schedule and that all documentation is completed To provide clients with support and feedback during the course of the installation to ensure customer satisfaction To liaise with other staff members, especially the installation team leaders and the installation scheduler, providing relevant feedback To observe all health and safety requirements, ensure that you and others around you are operating in a safe manner Ensure Company Policy and standards are met To regularly refer to the staff handbook for individual policy information To maximise the profitability of the department by ensuring a ‘right first time’ approach To ensure that your uniform is clean and tidy each day To ensure that your dust sheets are clean, and vacuum is in full working order Ensure all equipment stored on site is kept safe and, in a manner, not to cause health and safety problems Ensure that the site is kept as clean as possible, for the duration of the installation To ensure to the installation is completed to the surveyor’s specification and that the equipment is installed to the manufacturer’s specification and within the time schedule To ensure that all paperwork is completed correctly and forwarded to the correct staff member When required to ensure that the system is demonstrated to the clients properly, focusing on the need for reducing false alarms On job completion, to ensure that the system specification is correct, and any changes are noted and brought back to the office

This role is varied and challenging and requires the candidate to be fully committed to both work and college.   

The security industry can be fast paced and demanding. On occasion you will be required to work away from home on projects around the UK.

This apprenticeship may also have unsociable hours of work due to the nature of the business.

Training:

The Advanced Apprenticeship is delivered over 3 years.

Apprentices are required to attend college at our Stroud Campus (GL5 4AH) on block release during term time complete underpinning knowledge studies towards the qualification.

Some apprentices may also need to achieve functional skills in maths and English, which will require additional hours in college, this is normally delivered during your block release attendance.

The assessor will visit the apprentice and support their progress through on-site assessment and regular reviews within the workplace.

The End-Point Assessment (EPA) is delivered and assessed externally once all other criteria of the apprenticeship is achieved.

Apprentices are required to spend a minimum of 20% of their employed hours on off-the-job learning. This has to be structured and evidence will need to be provided.

Within your apprentices standard you will work towards:

Fire emergency and security systems technician Level 3 Competency Qualification Level 3 Knowledge Qualification Functional Skills mathematics & English (where applicable) British Values Employment Rights & Responsibilities End Point Assessment

Training Outcome:
Following the successful completion of your apprenticeship, progression opportunities within the organisation will be discussed

Employer Description:
EIS Midlands Ltd is one of the leading Electrical Installation and Building services contractors within the South West and operating throughout the UK, specialising in the design, installation and maintenance of Electrical and Mechanical systems.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience