Introduction

This role suits someone who has completed the early stages of a security systems apprenticeship or equivalent training and is ready to take the next step. You'll be working alongside our experienced engineers on a varied range of installations and maintenance visits across intruder alarms, CCTV and access control.

About the Employer

Established in 1974, Vanguard Alarms Ltd is a leading provider of security systems across Shropshire & surrounding counties. As an NSI NACOSS Gold accredited company with a BS EN ISO 9001:2015 quality management system, we are committed to delivering reliable and effective protection.

What You'll Do

First 3 months:

Cabling & Installation:

First and second fix cabling across intruder, CCTV and access control installations
Device installation and fixing - PIRs, contacts, cameras, readers, keypads
Cable routing, containment and termination under supervision
Assisting on panel wiring and device connection

Maintenance Support:

Attending planned maintenance visits alongside a senior engineer
Device testing and reporting findings
Replacing consumable parts - batteries, fuses, basic components
Completing job sheets accurately on site

General Site Conduct:

Safe working practices and tool handling
Keeping vehicles and equipment tidy and stocked
Customer interaction - professional conduct on site at all times
Timekeeping and reporting to lead engineer

Learning Objectives:

Developing familiarity with the main system brands used across the customer base
Understanding the difference between Grade 1, 2 and 3 intruder systems
Building knowledge of NSI standards and what compliance looks like on site

What is NOT expected in first 3 months:

Unsupervised commissioning or programming:

Independent fault diagnosis
Customer-facing call-out attendance alone

3- 6 months:

Installation:

Taking greater ownership of cabling runs and first fix with minimal oversight
Device installation across all three disciplines with reducing supervision
Beginning to assist with panel wiring and basic termination checks
Contributing to site surveys and material estimates alongside senior engineer

Maintenance:

Attending planned maintenance visits with increasing independence on routine tasks
Completing full device test sequences with sign-off from senior engineer
Identifying and reporting faults accurately with suggested remedial action
Beginning to attend straightforward reactive callouts accompanied

System Knowledge:

Developing working familiarity with key panel brands across the install base
Understanding basic programming concepts - zones, outputs, user codes
Recognising common fault conditions and their likely causes
Growing confidence reading wiring diagrams and installation documentation

Customer & Site:

Managing own conduct on site without prompting
Communicating professionally with customers on routine matters
Completing job documentation independently and accurately

Learning Objectives:

Ready to assist on commissioning under direct supervision by end of month 6
Developing capability toward lone working on straightforward maintenance visits. Building toward first unsupervised reactive attendance on minor faults

Training Outcome

Full-time engineering role.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Physical fitness

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - MATH & ENGLISH - 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 - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: SBC TRAINING LIMITED

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