Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer

Johnson Controls; North Shields; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK seeks an apprentice for Fire and Security Engineering. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining security systems while traveling to client sites. Candidates must have GCSE qualifications and a full UK Driving Licence. This position offers competitive salary, training, and potential for growth within the company.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Vehicle

Ongoing training

Overtime & Travel time pay

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSE in English and Maths, and a full UK Driving Licence.
• Additional relevant qualifications and experience may help adjust your apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain electronic systems for Fire and Security.
• Travel daily to client premises across various sites.
• Participate in training with a college or training organization.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisation skills

Team working

Purpose led

Customer driven

Future focused

Education

GCSE English (Grade 5)

GCSE Maths (Grade 5)

FULL UK Driving Licence (Grade FULL)

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.