Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary£15,600

Equipment & uniform provided

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer. You’ll install, commission and maintain fire and security systems that protect people and property, including fire and intrusion detection, CCTV and access control.

You’ll travel to a variety of sites from residential to commercial. Training is at Banham Academy (Level 3 Fire Emergency & Security Systems Technician) with a blend of college learning and hands-on mentoring.

Qualifications

• GCSE English & Maths (Grade 5/C or above) required.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel and stay away when required.
• Comfortable working at heights and in all weather conditions.
• Physically able for labour tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and maintain electronic fire and security systems.
• Gain knowledge of fire detection, intrusion detection, CCTV and access control.
• Travel to residential, commercial and retail sites.
• Collaborate with a team to develop into a qualified fire and security engineer.

Job description

Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

We have a variety of Fire and Security based roles. Covering Install, Commissioning and Service as well as regional and national travel. To get on this prestigious apprenticeship programme we require 5’s or C’s in your GCSE English and Maths. Please include your certificates in your application alongside your UK Driving licence. Ready to spark your future? Join Johnson Controls and dive into the world of fire and security technology! We’re talking fire and security alarms, CCTV, access control and intruder alarms. All the cool stuff that keeps people safe.

What You’ll Be Up To

Embark on a thrilling journey as you install, commission, and maintain electronic systems designed to protect people, properties, and assets. Gain in-depth knowledge about our cutting‑edge systems, including fire detection, intrusion detection, CCTV, and access control solutions. Hit the road visiting a variety of sites, from residential to commercial and retail locations. Collaborate with a dedicated team, absorbing invaluable skills that will pave the way to becoming a qualified fire and security engineer.

Who We Are

Johnson Controls is a global leader in technology and industry, serving customers in over 150 countries. We create intelligent buildings, energy-efficient solutions, and integrated infrastructure that drive progress. As an apprentice, you’ll be part of our mission to shape a better tomorrow making buildings safer, smarter and more sustainable. Learn more about us here.

Where You’ll Train

Banham Academy. Level 3 Fire Emergency & Security Systems Technician – mix of college learning and hands‑on mentoring. College is in a block format.

What You’ll Need

• GCSEs in English & Maths-Grade 5 (C) or above
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable working at heights and in all weather conditions
• Good Physical health, the job can be labour intensive at times
• Happy to travel, work away and stay over in hotels when needed
• Good vibes: team spirit, hardworking, communication skills, and a love for technology and Engineering

Perks & Pay

• £15,600 starting salary
• All equipment + uniform + gear
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Access to Company pension scheme, overtime and travel payments where applicable

Company Culture

Johnson Controls: Enhancing the Intelligence of Buildings. Your buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission‑critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.