Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

Johnson Controls; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking apprentices in Fire and Security Engineering. This role involves installing and maintaining electronic systems to protect properties. Applicants should have GCSEs in English and Maths, a full UK driving license, and strong communication and IT skills. This apprenticeship will include hands-on training and opportunities for career advancement upon completion.

Benefits

Company vehicle

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing training

Additional earning potential with overtime and travel pay

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths Grade 5 essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence (Grade FULL) is a must.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain fire and security systems.
• Travel daily to client premises using a company van.
• Work closely with a dedicated team to gain essential skills.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation skills

Team working

Purpose led

Customer driven

Future focused

Education

GCSE English (Grade 5)

GCSE Maths (Grade 5)

Driving Licence (FULL UK)

Job description

What you’ll do at work

• Dive into the world of Fire and Security Engineering, installing, commissioning, and maintaining electronic systems to safeguard individuals, homes, and properties
• Learn the ins and outs of installing and maintaining systems including fire detection, intrusion detection, CCTV systems, and access control
• Hit the road with your own company van, traveling daily to client premises across a variety of sites: domestic, commercial, retail, and more
• Work closely with your dedicated team, soaking up essential skills to become a qualified fire and security engineer.

Salary and benefits

£14,920 a year

Competitive basic salary with fantastic additional earning potential. Enjoy 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Gear up with a Company Vehicle, uniform, personal protection equipment, and ongoing training. Earn extra with Overtime & Travel time pay.

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BANHAM ACADEMY LIMITED

Your training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Requirements Essential qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade 5) essential
• GCSE Maths (Grade 5) essential
• Other (Driving Licence) FULL UK Driving Licence (Grade FULL) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• purpose led
• customer driven
• future focused

Other requirements

This exciting opportunity is field based, meaning that you will be working with our highly skilled engineers travelling between our customer's sites each day. Our work can also involve heavy lifting and working from heights.

About this company

Johnson Controls is a global leader in technology and industry, serving customers in over 150 countries. Our mission is to create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, and integrated infrastructure. We welcome individuals with a passion for engineering to join us in shaping a better tomorrow through our diverse range of projects and opportunities.

After this apprenticeship

• Upon completion of this apprenticeship there are many internal opportunities within the company. Many of our previous apprentices have become lead engineers and take control of their own team and projects.