via indeed · 24 June 2026 ·1 day ago

Apprentice Security Engineer Technician

GES SYSTEMS
Gravesend temporary, fulltime
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UK \& EU Field\-Based Role

This position involves working across the UK and Europe and requires frequent travel. Applicants must have a right to work in EU \& UK and full driving licence. The role is primarily based on a rotational schedule, working away from home for three weeks, followed by one week back in the UK.

Company description

We are a Kent based Security and Electrical Systems installer. We work on commercial properties requiring a high level of security, including for utilities suppliers and data centre owners.

We pride ourselves in our exceptional attention to detail and delivering the highest quality installations. We have an excellent safety record and expect all our employees to adhere to all safety regulations to ensure we maintain this.

We have an experienced team of engineers who work on our projects, that will be able to guide and support you with your work and training.

You will also be provided with comprehensive Health and Safety onboarding training when you join.

Our operations manager is a Chartered Engineer with the IET and can mentor you with any learning and development needs.

We are looking for two apprentices to join our team.

Skills Required

· Communication skills

· IT skills

· Excellent attention to detail

· Organisation skills

· Customer care skills

· Problem solving skills

· Number skills

· Analytical skills

· Logical

· Team working

· Initiative

· Resilience

Things you'll learn:

· Ability to interpret drawings

· Install and connect as per drawings

· Fault finding

· Labelling devices and circuits

· Installing PVC and Steel containment to our set standards

· Replacing existing ACS, IDS \& CCTV panels

· Testing and pre\-commission systems

We are looking to take on applicants ages 16\-21 to secure free government training to become a fully qualified security alarm engineer. Training will take place at Banham training centre in London https://www.banham.co.uk/academy/

The course is 36 months, training will be block release, 1 solid week 4 or 5 times per year.

Driving and 5 GCSE’s with at least a C grade in Maths and English is preferred.

Additional training can be provided at the college.

Certification Required (if you do not have these certs, we can arrange these courses for you):

CSCS or ECS card.

EUSR Water Hygiene card (Blue Card for Thames Water)

Thames Water Passport

Must be 18, hold a driving licence and EU passport.

Please send your CV, I’ll then organise a call to discuss further.

Our office / workshop is based in Meopham, Gravesend, Kent.

Job Types: Apprenticeship, Full\-time

Pay: £16,640\.00\-£22,600\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Free or subsidised travel

  • Free parking

  • On\-site parking
Education:
  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person

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