Description

We are looking for an Apprentice to join our team serving a range of clients in the commercial, industrial and domestic sectors. Aged 17 and over, enjoy electronic components, considered becoming a qualified Fire Alarm Engineer? Continue reading to see how to apply by the 20th May 2025. Please note we are only looking for someone in the Dorset area and within a 25 mile radius of our office in Poole. 

You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment. You will be required to get to Yeovil College for your block release sessions and to GF Electrical for work, therefore own transport is essential.  

Your role will include

• Work in a safe manner, applying the systems, processes and organisational procedures used to ensure compliance with health and safety and other relevant legislation.
• Work with designs, specifications and installation manuals to effectively comply with industry standards and ensure customer expectations have been fulfilled. 
• Plan and complete first fix cable runs using the correct methods of containment and protection.
• Use a range of meters to take measurements and interpret the readings against expected results. 
• Use different types of data transmission ensuring its security is in accordance with Data Protection legislation. 
• Complete complex and non-complex installations of fire, access control, intruder alarm and video surveillance systems. 
• Carry out and record diagnostic tests, maintain and service systems. 
• Complete the commissioning and handover procedure of a system. 
• Complete company approved documentation detailing corrective outcomes and produce all required paperwork to handover systems. 
• Carry out programming and configuration of all fire or security systems. 
•  Isolate communication links to remote monitoring centres, testing links and reinstating. 
• Train users in the correct operation of their system. 
• Be prepared to work at height 
• Develop good working relationships with people 

Expected Skills

Although we do not expect you to have any skills as of yet, the individuals that will stand out will be:

• Practical 
• Have a good grasp of Maths or Science (Grade 6 or above) 
• Good team player 
• Previous work experience of any kind 
• Head for heights 
• Be computer/tech savvy 
• Driving License is required  

Apply for this role

To apply for this role, please apply online using our easy to use form below.