Fire & Security Engineer Apprentice

Fancy a career as an Apprentice Security & Fire Technician or Engineer? Are you driven to ensure that people and businesses are kept safe and secure? Do you have great customer service skills and a desire to learn? If your answer is "Yes" then we may just have the perfect Apprenticeship for you!

This really is a superb start to your engineering career and as an Apprentice Security & Fire Technician your starting Salary will be £26,984.10 PA in your first year* and in your second year will be provided a Company Van as part of your package.

If you have a desire to become a Fire and Security professional, want to learn from some of the best and train with a market-leading provider, then we would like to hear from you

Who are we? 

Banham is a family-owned; family-run business who are a market-leading provider of physical and electronic Security solutions within London and the Home counties. With a dedicated Academy, we provide one of the top Apprenticeship schemes for anyone looking to start and build their career within this industry. As an Apprentice Fire and Security Technician with Banham you will have the opportunity to become a qualified engineer whilst gaining your Level 3 certificate and continuing your career with a business that has been established for almost 100 years. Alongside studying within the Banham Academy on a block-release basis, you will work alongside qualified engineers across Maintenance, Service, and installation departments out in the field and have a dedicated mentor and guide assigned to you that will be there to support you through your journey with us! Our dedicated employees live and breathe collaboration; they inspire and learn from each other while upholding our five core values: Family, Pride, Trust, Leadership, and Making a Difference. 

What can you bring to Banham?

Your desire to learn and succeed is paramount and will enable you to succeed in achieving your level 3 and qualified Engineer status. You will also show that you can:

Provide excellent customer service.
Shadow experienced field engineers at customer sites
Perform site risk assessments in line with safety rules
Install, service & maintain appropriate equipment
Adhere to safe working practices & take instruction
Use power tools, lift / carry equipment & climb ladders
Happy to work at Heights
Grade C / 4 or above in Maths and English (desired not essential)

Key Information:

You will be trained to install, service and maintain Intruder Alarms, Video Surveillance systems, Access Control & Fire Alarm systems.

Training is provided by Banham Academy on a block-release basis. and you will undertake an End Point Assessment in your final year.

During your first year, you will shadow engineers out in the field and you will need to ensure you arrange your travel each morning to meet your designated engineer on time on a daily basis

In your second year you will be provided with a company Van and will require a full UK driving licence (no more than 6pts) - or working towards gaining this before your second year.

Closing Date for all applications will be Monday 1st September at 9am- applications received after this will not be considered.
Assessment day will be held on Friday 26th September - you must be available to attend on this date if selected.
Start Date Monday 3rd November 2025

What will you get in return?

You will be entitled to a highly competitive salary of £26,984.10 PA which tracks the national living wage (non age specific)and a great range of benefits including:

33 days Annual Leave (includes bank holidays)
Sick Pay that increases with length of service
Subsidised Private Medical Cover after completing and passing probationary period
Annual season ticket loan & Banham interest-free loan
Cycle to work & Home & Tech scheme (up to the value of £2k)
Recruitment referral bonus scheme earning up to £500 per successful referral (T&Cs apply)
Personal Accident Insurance Scheme - Accidents at work and outside of work are both covered, including personal attacks and sport-related injuries
Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme -
Training and development opportunities (including day releases for studies/exams)
Company equipment tailored to your role (laptop, mobile, additional screens)
Up to 50% off Banham products
Banham Social Events
Employee recognition rewards and moments of magic prizes
Byond card - a workplace benefit to access exclusive offers and discounts on your everyday spend.
An employee assistance program (EAP). EAP gives our employees access to a 24/7 free, confidential advice service for help with personal and professional problems, which could be affecting your home life or work life, health, and general well-being. This benefit also extends to your family (available from the first day of employment)
Charity events throughout the year – Banham is proud to be working with The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and sponsoring The Banham Marsden March since 2010 over £13 million has been raised to make a difference for patients across the UK and the world for The Royal Marsden.