Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Birmingham and surrounding area's
Active Recruiters are pleased to be recruiting for a well established National Client who due to growth of the business are offering a great career path for individuals looking to get in to the Fire and Security industry across Birmingham and surrounding area's.
They are offering a well structured programme for individuals to gain relevant qualifications along with practical experience within the Fire and Security industry.
What is in it for you?
- Skilled career working in a combined Engineering and Technical role.
- 20 days annual leave (increasing to 25 days) plus 10 days public holiday.
- Gain real-life experiences.
- Acquire new skills.
- A level 3 SVQ in providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems (GG9K 23)
- A level 6 Professional Development Award in Electronic Fire and Security Systems (GJ7L 45)
Core hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm (Monday to Friday), you will receive vocational and practical training and will learn about the installation and service of:
- IP Video
- Access Control
- Fire Systems
- ANPR Networking
- Cyber Security
We are looking for somebody is enthusiastic, self motivated, has great communication skills (verbal and written), good IT skills, the ability to work solo as well as in a team and the ability to take instructions well.
Desired qualifications: English and Maths at a grade 4 (C) or above.
For more information please call Fletcher or Kay on 02392 001 550 or email fletcher@actrec.co.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer roles across Active Recruiters Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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