Fire and Security Apprentice
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Company: SIMON J STEWART
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Location: Durham, DH3 1QT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000019256
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Application Deadline Date: 27/03/2026
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Start Date: 30/03/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8.30am to 530 pm with 1 hour lunch.
Brief Description
Based in Birtley, Spirit Integrated Systems are a professional installation and maintenance service for a range of fire, security and alarm systems. The company’s experience in CCTV, Fire Detection Systems, Access Control, Disabled Refuge and Intruder Alarms has fast established them as one of the leading specialists in this sector.
Training to be Provided
Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Level 3 apprenticeship alongside internal training and development.
Attend Access Training based on the Team Valley Gateshead on a weekly basis.
Future Prospects
Long term permanent employment with progression opportunities within job role over time for right candidate due to expansion of the business.
Vacancy Detail
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Fire and Security Apprentice at a growing company based at Birtley. You will be shadowing an engineer where you will be undertaking tasks that involve installation of Fire Detection Systems, Intruder Alarms, Access Control Systems, Video Entry and CCTV.
This is an excellent opportunity to progress and grow within the company for the right person who is enthusiastic and wants to learn new skills.
The role will be very varied and will include the following duties;
· Working in line with health and safety guidelines.
· Installing fire and security alarm systems such as CCTV, Access Control systems and Intruder Alarms.
· Installing cabling – first fix
· Using a range of hand held tools and cordless drill
· Liaising with customers on site
· Updating paperwork on site
Salary will be reviewed every 6 months.
It would be advantageous for the applicant to have previously studied electrical engineering at level 2.
Driving licence would be beneficial or be keen to learn – if required, you will be collected from home and dropped off on a daily basis.
Other Information
On the rare occasion, may be required to work away from home. On these occasions, the company will provide all accommodation and a meal allowance.
The company also provides a basic hand tool kit, uniform and PPE.