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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Public

Apprentice Security Engineer

Salary Range
£34,322 - £42,106
£2,860 - £3,509 / mo

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Sheffield, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Gough and Kelly, an NSI Gold company, is a premier provider of security products and services and has served the north of England for over three decades.

We now have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Security Engineer to join the team in Leeds, to assist in the installation, service, and maintenance of security systems at various sites, and to apply learning from both academic and practical information.

The position:

  • Permanent, full-time
  • 40 hours per week
  • To undertake the City & Guilds; Level 3 Fire, Emergency and Security Systems Technician apprenticeship at Bradford College (candidates would be required to make own way to/from college once a week)

Gough and Kelly value hard work and commitment, and in return, we are committed to giving back to our employees. We have an excellent and ever-growing benefits package to set you on the right path from the day you join us:

  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Holiday entitlement – increasing to 24 days, with length of service, plus 8 bank holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Private Healthcare Scheme (with length of service)
  • Employee Benefits Programme (with length of service)
  • Ongoing training and mentoring, with development and progression opportunities
  • Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Company social events

Main duties:

  • To assist the engineers in the installation, service and maintenance of CCTV, intruder alarms and access control systems.
  • To meet with clients and ensure first-class service when on-site.
  • To complete company paperwork accurately and to complete timesheets within the required time frame.
  • To take responsibility for applying all college learning to your role, and to understand the combination of academic and practical elements of security engineering.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be driven and willing to learn
  • Possess excellent customer service skills and experience
  • Have strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Be willing and flexible to travel
  • Be reliable and punctual
  • Possess a UK driving licence

To apply, please email your CV to Millie: millie.considine@gough-kelly.co.uk

Gough and Kelly are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed not only to our legal obligations but also to the positive promotion of equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Security Engineer roles across Gough & Kelly Security's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £34,322 - £42,106 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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