Trainee Security Engineer

Service & Minor Works

Field-based across the North West – working with senior engineers
Full-Time | Mon–Thurs 8am–5pm, Fri 8am–4pm
£25,000 – £32,000 DOE

Recently completed your apprenticeship and looking for that next step? This is a rare and exciting opportunity to grow your Fire & Security career alongside experienced engineers, working on high-profile projects across critical sectors including prisons, healthcare, transport, and commercial infrastructure.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with unique, high-security systems – including exclusive technology developed in-house – while being mentored by some of the best in the industry.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the service and maintenance of fire and security systems across a variety of high-security and commercial sites.
• Assisting in small installation and remedial works alongside senior engineers.
• Working on:


• Intruder Systems: Orisec, Texecom, Galaxy
• CCTV: Hanwha, Avigilon, Bosch, Axis
• Access Control & Intercoms: Paxton, Cortech
• Fire Alarms: Advanced, C-TEC


• Receiving full training on a proprietary prison locking system, not available anywhere else.

 Where You'll Work

• Field-based across the North West – working closely with a team of experienced engineers.
• Typical clients include: HM Prisons, NHS, Transport Hubs, Data Centres, and Stadiums.
• Sites are a mix of secure environments and general commercial properties.

 Why This is a Great Step in Your Career

• Learning from highly experienced engineers with deep knowledge of high-security systems.
• Training provided on an in-house developed prison locking product.
• An environment that supports learning, development, and progression.
• Be part of a team that works on projects that matter – protecting lives and critical infrastructure.
• Travel in a brand-new 74 plate Transit Custom, fully equipped for the role.

 The Package

• Salary: £25,000 – £32,000 (depending on experience)
• Overtime: After 40 hours (T&H to Saturday, DT Sunday)
• Call-Out Rota: 1 in 6 weeks (low call volume – 2/3 calls max per week)
• Van: Brand new vehicle + personal use
• Fuel Card: Included
• Holiday: 25 days + bank holidays
• Laptop & Phone: Provided
• Pension: Included
• Healthcare/Life Cover: Under review (in development)
• Career Development: Long-term progression opportunities

Who We're Looking For

• 1+ years of experience in the Fire & Security industry, ideally having completed an apprenticeship or just coming to the end of one.
• Comfortable working with a range of security and alarm systems.
• Keen to continue learning and building technical experience.
• Reliable, professional, and eager to take the next step in your engineering career.
• Based in the North West with a clean UK driving licence.

If you're ready to take everything you’ve learned so far and apply it in a challenging, rewarding environment – this role gives you the platform to thrive.

Start your journey into high-security systems today. Apply now or contact Courtney Gilgunn.

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