Apprentice Fire & Alarms Technician (Level 3)

Introduction

To attend on-site and assist with the installation, servicing and maintenance of Intruder Alarm systems, including Fire Alarms, Access control, Disabled alarms, CCTV systems and associated recording and monitoring equipment.

About the Employer

Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme.

What You'll Do

1. To assist in all aspects of the installation of electrical and security systems to the requirements of the recognised national and international standards and codes of practice BS7671, BS5266, DD243, BS 5839 and PD6662 (EN 50131), and in compliance with the relevant NACOSS Codes of Practice, NICEIC standards, British Standards and Sefton MBC Codes of practice.

2. To install and maintain the electrical documentation and records required by the above standards and in compliance with the Sefton MBC Codes of practice and NICEIC standards and, NACOSS Codes of Practice.

3. To assist with the maintenance of Fire Alarm systems, Intruder Alarm systems, CCTV, Door Access and Disabled Alarms to the requirements of the recognised national standards and codes of practice.

4. To drive Security tracked vehicles (Subject to age restriction).

5. Participate in effective employee relations and undertake appropriate Departmental Training Courses to improve effectiveness in tasks set. Will be required to attend college at the designated times.

6. Undertake such other work as may be determined by the Senior electrician from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the principal duties and responsibilities of the job.

7. Applicants will be required to work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.

Training Outcome

• Apprentice will receive on programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and redeployment support during the last 2-months of their apprenticeship contract
• Job seeking support also included

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4 and above
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4 and above

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 - Friday (Times to be confirmed).

Expected Duration: 3 Years 3 Months

Training Provider: NORTH WEST TRAINING COUNCIL

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.