Fire Service Apprentice - Cardiff

Kickstart your career with Chubb Fire & Security.

Want to work in a career that really matters - protecting people, property, and businesses every single day? As a Fire Service Apprentice , you’ll join a friendly team, get stuck into real hands-on work with the latest life safety and security technology, and earn while you learn.

You’ll work towards your Level 3 Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Technician apprenticeship, learning how to install, service, and maintain systems that make a real difference across communities and workplaces.

We’re committed to helping you learn, grow, and succeed — providing the training, guidance, and career development opportunities you need to build a future with us. As part of the global APi Group, you’ll also join a family of businesses where leadership and personal development are at the heart of everything we do.

SALARY : £18,000 per annum in Year 1, with annual salary increases as you progress through the apprenticeship

LOCATION : Cardiff (CF10) with expectations to travel to mid Wales, Bristol, the M4 Corridor with an experienced Engineer, and some travel to our Head Office in Blackburn.

STUDY COMMITMENT: FITA Caerphilly (CF83 3FW) for approximately one week in every five weeks throughout your apprenticeship, apart from usual summer recess during July & August

BENEFITS:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays - plenty of time to rest and recharge throughout the year
• Central benefits and discounts platform - save on shopping, travel, and entertainment
• Health & wellbeing resources - mental health support, fitness tips, and wellbeing advice
• Diversity, equity and inclusion - you’ll join a team where different backgrounds, ideas and identities are welcomed, supported and heard, so you can be yourself and do your best work
• Full apprenticeship training – a 3-year hand on programme with expert mentors, real projects, nationally recognised qualifications – and progression to qualified Chubb roles
• Bravo Awards - celebrating your hard work and achievements
• A stable, long-term career with a global business - the perfect place to start and grow your career
• Uniform, PPE, and tools provided - everything you need from day one to learn safely
• Travel time scheme - we’ll make sure you’re fairly rewarded for time spent on the road
• Employee Referral Scheme (£1000) - earn when you recommend great people to join us

What you actually do day to day

• Shadow and assist experienced engineers on customer sites helping install Fire systems such as Fire alarms and detection units
• Learn how to test these systems, diagnose and fix faults, and complete accurate reports and documentation to industry standards
• Covered travel / accommodation to Blackburn Training 2000 for one week every 8 weeks for your apprenticeship trainings, combining classroom learning with hands on experience in the field

What you get out of it

• A recognised Level 3 apprenticeship in Fire, Emergency and Security Systems, setting you up to work as a fully qualified technician/engineer at the end of the programme
• Paid employment from day one, with holiday, benefits and all training costs covered by Chubb and our training partners
• Structured mentoring, regular reviews and one-to-one support from college tutors and experienced Chubb engineers to keep you on track

What you will bring

• GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above & GCSE English at grade 4 or above
• It is desirable to have full UK driving licence or a clear plan to obtain one in line with role requirements, but not essential
• Comfortable and competent working in confined spaces and at heights, following all relevant safety procedures and risk assessments
• Great customer facing skills, with a friendly and professional manner
• Genuine eagerness to learn, listen to feedback and develop new skills

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