Trainee Fire & Security Engineer North London

We are growing our team and looking for a Trainee Fire & Security Engineer to join our team supporting our customers in North London!

Are you looking to kickstart your career in the Fire & Security industry with a market-leading company? This is your chance to develop valuable skills, gain hands-on experience, and through training and experience become a fully qualified Fire & Security Engineer.

As a Fire & Security Maintenance Engineer at Banham, you will work alongside experienced professionals who will mentor and guide you, ensuring you build a strong foundation in the field.

Who are we? 

Celebrating our Centenary, Banham is a family-owned, family-run business that has been providing security solutions since 1926. We operate throughout London and the Home Counties, offering a comprehensive service on all aspects of physical and electronic security. Most important, however, are the people who make up Banham. Our dedicated employees live and breathe collaboration; they inspire and learn from each other while upholding our standards of People, Service and Quality alongside our core values of Family, Pride and Trust. Employees who began their Banham careers as trainees now head our key departments, and we are proud to foster a working environment that encourages staff to stay with us for many years through continual training, internal mobility and development opportunities. 

What can you bring to Banham?

As a Trainee Fire and Security Engineer you will have a strong desire to bring your best to every day, and the desire to help our customers feel safe and secure in their homes. Full training will be provided and great progression opportunities available. You will need a full UK driving licence, as you will be provided a company vehicle.

• Basic Electrical Knowledge – Understanding of electrical circuits, components, and systems - desirable but not essential.

• Hands-on Skills – Experience with tools and equipment used in electrical work (e.g., multimeters, screwdrivers, pliers) desirable but not essential

• Communication/ Customer service

• Teamwork

• Willingness to learn new technologies and develop

• Time Management

• IT Literate and comfortable using a smart phone and laptop

• Able to work a Heights

Essential

Full UK Driving licence - no more than 6pts

Role hours :7:45-5:45pm allowing 45 mins travel each way working Mon-Fri.

This role requires you to reside within a 45 minute travel distance of Golders Green in North London.

What will you get in return?

You will be entitled to a competitive starting salary of £29,647 PA rising to £30,700 PA 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 (each up to the value of £2k)

• Recruitment referral bonus scheme: Earning up to £1,000 per successful referral (T&Cs apply)

• Gym discount of up to 25%* (depending on Gym/Centre provider) at over 4,000 gyms, leisure centres, and yoga/Pilates studios

• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme

• Training and development opportunities (including day releases for studies/exams)

• Company equipment tailored to your role (Car / Van, 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

• Personal Accident Insurance Scheme - Accidents at work and outside of work are both covered (including personal attacks and sport-related injuries)

• An employee assistance program (EAP) - a 24/7 free, confidential advice service for help with personal and professional problems. This benefit is available from day 1 and extends to your family

• 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 £17 million has been raised to make a difference for patients across the UK and the world for The Royal Marsden Trust.

If you share our values and have the drive and enthusiasm to help us fulfil our vision, of significant growth, we would love to hear from you. Please click APPLY now to register your interest.

Banham is an equal opportunities employer providing employment to its team members and applicants without regard for their sex, gender, race, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other category protected by law.

We welcome diversity and provide equal opportunities to applicants, based on experience, talent, and qualification for the job.