Apprentice Fire and Security Technician

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for two Apprentice Security Technicians based at Bayley Security Ltd in the Middlesbrough office. 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.

What you'll do

The role is varied and will involve working on both the fire and security side of the business - on both installation and maintenance - and duties will include:

• Carrying out 1st fix and 2nd fix for installation of CCTV, access control, alarm and fire systems. (pulling cables through and affixing equipment to walls)
• Assist and learn the installation of security equipment and systems, including commissioning
• Use of hand tools & cordless drill
• Attending routine maintenance and service calls
• Fault finding
• Completion of site paperwork and liaising with customers on site
• Working to company procedures and following all health & safety guidelines

Training

The successful applicant will work towards the Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.

Will be required to attend day release at Access Training on Team Valley, Gateshead (this may be 1 day per week or 1 day per fortnight, depending on the phase of the course you are in).

Please note that the day of delivery may change depending on the phase you are in (there are now 5 phases).

After the apprenticeship

The role will develop over time, in terms of the variety of duties.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Flexible
• Enthusiastic
• Eager to learn

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, English (grade 4)
• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)

Things to consider

Please note that you may be required to work at height or in small spaces due to the nature of this work.

It is desirable that applicants have a driving licence or are learning to drive in the near future.

Benefits

• Holidays increase with service
• Healthcare insurance
• Company pension scheme

About the employer

Established in 1981, Bayley Security Ltd is based in Middlesbrough and serves the North East. In that time, the company has developed to become one of the area's leading installers of electronic security and fire detection systems.

Over the last 35 years, the company has gained an unrivalled reputation for installing intruder alarms, CCTV, fire alarms and access control systems. We have installed systems in every sector, including industrial, petrochemical, municipal, commercial and healthcare.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3), Construction and the built environment
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED
• Expected duration: 3 Years
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. 30-minute lunch break.
• Start date: 23 November 2026
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £16,640 a year