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, with the possibility of a market average salary.
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