Apprentice Security Engineer

Throughout this apprenticeship you will learn how to install, maintain and fault find on a range of security systems.

What you'll do

As an apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to install, maintain and fault-find on the following systems:

• Access Control
• Video Surveillance
• Intruder Alarms

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, problem-solving, and learning new technical skills in various environments.

Training

This is where you'll learn the skills that employers actually want.

Your apprenticeship training is delivered by Skills for Security, specialists in fire and security training.

You'll train through block release at our Dagenham centre, for one week every eight weeks (Tuesday–Friday).

You'll work towards a Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship, gaining real skills and a nationally recognised qualification.

What you'll do as part of the programme:

• Train hands-on with real systems
• Learn from industry experts
• Complete a wide range of tasks and projects
• Build evidence from your job to support your learning
• Sit annual assessments at the centre

Your employer supports you on site. We focus on your training and progression.

Earn. Learn. Build a future-proof career.

After the apprenticeship

Once qualified, you will be a multi-skilled engineer.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

• Drivers licence is required due to travelling with work equipment
• Ideal candidate will be based in the Essex are to be able to cover the sites
• Must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check

About the employer

Since 1978 Metro has been a South-east London based company, which has grown year on year to become one of the major suppliers of “off the shelve” and “bespoke” intelligent security services for domestic premises, large retail groups, industrial and forecourts and one of the leading providers of electronic security solutions operating across the UK.

We pride ourselves with keeping the family company values and on our innovative approach to meeting our customers' needs, from comprehensive end-to-end solutions to the procurement of bundled or individual products and services.

Metro Security's Romford, Essex HQ is complemented by our wholly owned subsidiary Argus Fire and Security, based in Wigan. Boasting similar NSI Gold approval, Argus' operational pedigree includes a successful 30+-year trading record as an installation specialist in security services and fire safety systems.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3), Construction and the built environment
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: SKILLS FOR SECURITY LIMITED
• Expected duration: 3 Years
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Working patterns may vary, depending on location of the site.
• Start date: 8 December 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £15,600 a year