Dalkia - Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

Apprenticeships at Skills for Security • Full-time • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom • 3d ago

Dalkia Scotshield is a UK-based technical and engineering services provider, operating as part of Dalkia UK (an EDF Group company). This vacancy forms part of their fire and security engineering division.

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE - The assessment day for this role is Tuesday, July 30th. Successful applicants will be invited to this day at Dalkia's Edinburgh office, please only apply if you are free on this date.

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
Fire Alarms

Entry Requirements

A UK driving license would be a bonus, but not essential for the right candidate
Any experience working with electrics would be a bonus, but not essential
Physically fit, and comfortable working at high and low heights
Willingness to learn and a genuine interest in learning more about the wider fire and security industry
National grade 5 (or equivalent) for English, Maths and Science, or above
Excellent timekeeping
Strong work ethic
Trustworthy
Excellent team player with fantastic customer service skills

Training to be Provided

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 Glasgow center, 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.

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