Apprentice Design Engineer

A&F SPRINKLERS LTD; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A&F Sprinklers, a growing Employee-Owned Business, is looking for an enthusiastic junior engineer to assist in the design of automatic fire sprinkler systems. The role involves developing design skills, adhering to safety standards, and gaining qualifications, while working collaboratively on projects and training with Rochdale Training to achieve engineering competencies.

Qualifications

• Gain knowledge of LPC/BS EN 12845 Sprinkler rules.
• Assist in checking designs on-site.
• Collaboration with Rochdale Training.

Responsibilities

• Design automatic fire sprinkler systems and ensure compliance.
• Update and communicate design issues.
• Create construction drawings using design software.

Skills

CAD

Hydraulic calculations

Design skills

Education

Level 2 Engineering Operative standard

LPCB Basic Design and Inspection Competence qualifications

Job description

A&F Sprinklers, established in 1986, has experienced rapid growth over the past 5-10 years. We are committed to expanding our business and believe that with your help, we will all succeed. We are now an Employee-Owned Business as part of an EOT.

What You'll Be Doing

• Learn and develop skills to complete the design of automatic fire sprinkler systems.
• Ensure designs meet the contract design brief and align with company standards and expectations.
• Identify, update, and communicate design issues, such as drawing standards and non-conforming issues.
• Gain knowledge of LPC/BS EN 12845 Sprinkler rules, NFPA, FM Global Datasheets, and perform associated hydraulic calculations to obtain LPCB Basic Design and Inspection Competence qualifications.
• Assist in checking designs on-site to verify pipe routes and avoid clashes.
• Use CAD and other design software to create site-specific construction drawings for on-site use.
• Work as part of a team to commission projects from start to finish.
• Obtain an Engineering Operative Standard Level 2 qualification.
• Collaborate with Rochdale Training during a designated release period determined by your employer.
• Work towards achieving a Level 2 Engineering Operative standard.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.