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Apprentice Engineer (Candidate must be based in Darlington/ Durham Area)

Northern Electrical Fire Security LTD · Blyth · posted 15 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Starts
3 August 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026
Positions
1

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Duties to include:

  • Assisting with first and second fix of fire and security systems
  • Maintenance and repair of existing fire and security systems previously installed
  • Use of hand tools and cordless drill
  • Liaising with customers on site/site personnel
  • Commissioning, testing, fault finding
  • Updating site paperwork - work sheets and handover documentation
  • Following guidance on Health & Safety and site-specific policies

Your training

You will attend Access Training (Team Valley, Gateshead) for day release - and be enrolled on the Fire, Emergency and Security Systems level 3 apprenticeship standard.

Day release may be 1-day per week or 1-day per fortnight dependent upon the phase of the course you are on.

Where it leads

There is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills for the right candidate who is enthusiastic and willing to learn.

About Northern Electrical Fire Security LTD

NORTHERN ELECTRICAL FIRE SECURITY LTD. (N.E.F.S) is a full service electrical, fire and security company.  Our company has expertise in all aspects of fire, electrical, security, CCTV and life safety systems in the public, private and residential sector

N.E.F.S. hold necessary qualifications and to competently carry out all aspects of work required. As well as being experienced 18th edition time served electricians, we are also BAFE accredited and certified in design, install, maintenance and commissioning of all fire alarm systems and hold SSAIB accreditation in Intruder, access control and CCTV design and installation. 

Things to consider

Candidate must be based in the Durham/ Darlington area.

It is expected that candidates have either passed their driving test or are starting to learn.

Please note this role may involve working at height or occasionally in small spaces.

Due to the nature of the work, some flexibility with working hours may be required from time to time.

Generally - no working away from home but odd occasions arise where we may have a job away.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsTeam workingCreativeInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • 19A SPENCER COURT, RIVERSIDE BUSINESS PARK, BLYTH, NORTHUMBERLAND, NE24 5TW

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