ULTRA VISION LTD
Wage: £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.
Start date: Monday 13 July 2026
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1
To assist with the installation of security systems, ensuring that the work is installed to the required standards, specification, schedule and that all documentation is completed, whilst providing a friendly and efficient service to our clients.
Wage £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm. 40 hours a week Start date Monday 13 July 2026 Duration 3 years Positions available 1
Whilst being trained and supported by Ultra-Vision Fire & Security Ltd in all aspects of your job role, you will be required to undertake a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Security Systems, supported by South Gloucestershire and Stroud College.
Roles and Responsibilities will include:
To assist with the installation of security systems, ensuring that the work is installed to the required standards, specification, schedule and that all documentation is completed To provide clients with support and feedback during the course of the installation to ensure customer satisfaction To liaise with other staff members, especially the installation team leaders and the installation scheduler, providing relevant feedback To observe all health and safety requirements, ensure that you and others around you are operating in a safe manner Ensure Company Policy and standards are met To regularly refer to the staff handbook for individual policy information To maximise the profitability of the department by ensuring a ‘right first time’ approach To ensure that your uniform is clean and tidy each day To ensure that your dust sheets are clean, and vacuum is in full working order Ensure all equipment stored on site is kept safe and, in a manner, not to cause health and safety problems Ensure that the site is kept as clean as possible, for the duration of the installation To ensure to the installation is completed to the surveyor’s specification and that the equipment is installed to the manufacturer’s specification and within the time schedule To ensure that all paperwork is completed correctly and forwarded to the correct staff member When required to ensure that the system is demonstrated to the clients properly, focusing on the need for reducing false alarms On job completion, to ensure that the system specification is correct, and any changes are noted and brought back to the office
This role is varied and challenging and requires the candidate to be fully committed to both work and college.
The security industry can be fast paced and demanding. On occasion you will be required to work away from home on projects around the UK. This apprenticeship may also have unsociable hours of work due to the nature of the business.
30 THE GLENMORE CENTREJESSOP COURTWATERWELLS BUSINESS PARKQUEDGELEYGL2 2AP
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Course contents Comply with safety legislation, codes of practice, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work and apply control measures.Complete functionality tests of systems and components during commissioning systems.Apply and implement system design, planning and installations including additional components to existing systems.Carry out takeover procedure, diagnose and repair faults.Operate ICT equipment and systems to store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit or receive digital data and electronic information.Comply with environmental and sustainability, regulations and standards.Complete functionality tests of systems and components during handover of systems.Carries out risk assessments.Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers using sector specific terminology.Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, as part of a team. Consult and engage with occupants or others who are or could be affected by work (for example vulnerable, older, and disabled people) and respond appropriately.Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology through written means.Plan and install systems cabling.Carry out maintenance activities on fire detection and alarm systems and their components.Carry out maintenance activities on intrusion alarm, access control, video surveillance (CCTV) and their components.Comply with safety legislation, codes of practice, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work and apply control measures.Complete functionality tests of systems and components during commissioning systems.Apply and implement system design, planning and installations including additional components to existing systems.Carry out takeover procedure, diagnose and repair faults.Operate ICT equipment and systems to store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit or receive digital data and electronic information.Comply with environmental and sustainability, regulations and standards.Complete functionality tests of systems and components during handover of systems.Carries out risk assessments.Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers using sector specific terminology.Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, as part of a team. Consult and engage with occupants or others who are or could be affected by work (for example vulnerable, older, and disabled people) and respond appropriately.Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology through written means.Plan and install systems cabling.Carry out maintenance activities on fire detection and alarm systems and their components.Carry out maintenance activities on intrusion alarm, access control, video surveillance (CCTV) and their components.
The Advanced Apprenticeship is delivered over 3 years. Apprentices are required to attend college at our Stroud Campus (GL5 4AH) on block release during term time complete underpinning knowledge studies towards the qualification.
Some apprentices may also need to achieve functional skills in maths and English, which will require additional hours in college, this is normally delivered during your block release attendance.
The assessor will visit the apprentice and support their progress through on-site assessment and regular reviews within the workplace.
The End-Point Assessment (EPA) is delivered and assessed externally once all other criteria of the apprenticeship are achieved.
Apprentices are required to spend a minimum of 20% of their employed hours on off-the-job learning. This has to be structured, and evidence will need to be provided.
Within your apprentice's standard you will work towards:
Fire emergency and security systems technician Level 3 Competency qualification Level 3 Knowledge qualification Functional Skills mathematics & English (where applicable) British Values Employment Rights & Responsibilities End Point Assessment
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade 4 (C) or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePhysical fitness
Ultra-Vision Fire and Security are a family run security business, established by two brothers with over 30 year of experience in the industry and a huge passion and drive for protecting people and their possessions in the Gloucestershire area. We are specialists in intruder alarms, CCTV systems, fire alarms, fire extinguishers and automated gates installation, servicing and maintenance, keyholding and manned guarding.
https://ultra-vision.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Following the successful completion of your apprenticeship, progression opportunities within the organisation will be discussed.
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