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Fire & Security Apprentice - Thames

Trinity Fire & Security Systems Ltd
Pay: £162.87 Text
Location: Oxfordshire Abingdon United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: May 2018
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02591434
2018-01-17 2018-05-05

Job Description

As a Fire & Security Apprentice your duties will include:




  • Examine Fire and Security Systems to locate problems or issues along with recommendations in accordance with British Standards or regulations

  • Test and service backup batteries for fire and security systems and check programs and verify systems are functional.

  • Diagnose system fault and respond where possible.

  • Mount and fix and Terminate Fire alarm and security systems along with ancillary items.

  • Maintain fire and security systems in accordance with the British Standards and Manufacturers regulations.

  • Review and understand electrical drawings or building blue prints and follow design details

  • Install electrical cables in accordance with the design drawings in all types of premises, including conduits, tray work and bracketry.

  • Inspect installations by others; review install methods and suggest alternative install ideas.

  • Read manuals and keep yourself up to date with the latest technology advances in the fire and security industry.

  • Demonstrate systems for customers, answer technical questions and offer advice. Grow very strong customer focus skills.

  • Program fire and security systems, reviewing and implementing the cause and effect process. Understand the consequences of programming systems and their effect on other building integrated life safety systems.

  • Provide customers with costs and estimates following such surveys or visits.

  • Communicate with the customer to identify their needs and asses their risks for both fire and security.

  • Maintain and update van stock to enable first fix completions.

  • Provide out of hours cover along with working outside of normal working hours to maintain life safety and security system integrity.

  • Maintain our customer as your number one priority, keeping integrity and customer satisfaction as your key objective.


Personal Qualities :

  • We are looking for people who are focused, driven and committed to the apprenticeship.

  • They need to be smart, polite, well-spoken and mannered with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.

  • Need to be punctual, conscientious and hardworking with good attention to detail.

  • The apprentices need to be able to work well alongside other people.

  • All apprentices must have excellent communication skills and driven to provide first class.



Skills Required :

  • Must be age 18+ due to Health and Safety Regulations.

  • Have a practical mind-set and interest.

  • Have a full clean Driving Licence (as you will be visiting customer premises).



Future Prospects : To become a Fire and Security Engineer following 3 years of training after review date.

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