Apprentice Engineer (Candidate must be based in Darlington / Durham Area)
NORTHERN ELECTRICAL FIRE SECURITY LTD, Blyth, Northumberland
Apprentice Engineer (Candidate must be based in Darlington / Durham Area)
£16,640 a year
NORTHERN ELECTRICAL FIRE SECURITY LTD, Blyth, Northumberland
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 16 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 31-07-2026 (In 7 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Blyth, Northumberland
Full Job Description
Introduction
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Engineer at NEFS Ltd, based in the Durham/Darlington area. There is an excellent opportunity to progress and grow within the company for the right candidate who is enthusiastic and keen to learn new skills.
About the Employer
NORTHERN ELECTRICAL FIRE SECURITY LTD. (N.E.F.S) is a full service electrical, fire and security company. Our company has expertise in all aspects of fire, electrical, security, CCTV and life safety systems in the public, private and residential sector
N.E.F.S. hold necessary qualifications and to competently carry out all aspects of work required. As well as being experienced 18th edition time served electricians, we are also BAFE accredited and certified in design, install, maintenance and commissioning of all fire alarm systems and hold SSAIB accreditation in Intruder, access control and CCTV design and installation.
What You'll Do
Duties to include:
- Assisting with first and second fix of fire and security systems
- Maintenance and repair of existing fire and security systems previously installed
- Use of hand tools and cordless drill
- Liaising with customers on site/site personnel
- Commissioning, testing, fault finding
- Updating site paperwork - work sheets and handover documentation
- Following guidance on Health & Safety and site-specific policies
Training Outcome
There is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills for the right candidate who is enthusiastic and willing to learn.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
Course Information
Course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Construction and the built environment
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday, (40 hours per week, to be worked between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm) 30 mins lunch break.
Expected Duration: 3 Years
Training Provider: ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED