Barlows Ltd - Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

Barlows UK Ltd is a family-run engineering and maintenance business established in 1948. The company provides a wide range of electrical, mechanical and property maintenance services across the UK, including electrical installations, testing and compliance, fire and security systems, CCTV, heating, plumbing, air conditioning, data cabling and EV charging solutions. With over 600 employees, Barlows supports commercial, industrial and domestic clients by delivering reliable, high-quality solutions backed by technical expertise and excellent customer service.

As an apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced engineers to install, maintain and fault-find on the following systems:

• Access Control
• Video Surveillance
• Intruder Alarms
• Fire Alarms
• PAVA systems
• Disabled refuge systems
• Emergency lighting

• Full UK Drivers Licence
• Must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check
• Live locally and able to commute
• Previous experience/qualifications in electrical installation will be beneficial

This is where you'll learn the skills that employers actually want.

Your apprenticeship training is delivered by Skills for Security, specialists in fire and security training.

You’ll train through block release at our Doncaster centre, for one week every eight weeks (Tuesday–Friday).

You’ll work towards a Level 3 Fire, Emergency & Security Systems Technician apprenticeship, gaining real skills and a nationally recognised qualification.

• Train hands-on with real systems
• Learn from industry experts
• Complete a wide range of tasks and projects
• Build evidence from your job to support your learning
• Sit annual assessments at the centre

Your employer supports you on site. We focus on your training and progression.

Earn. Learn. Build a future-proof career.