Apprentice Fire & Security Engineer

Johnson Controls; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and security technology company based in Birmingham seeks enthusiastic individuals to join as trainee engineers. The position involves driving a company van to install and maintain advanced fire and security systems. Candidates must have GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 5 or above, a Full UK Manual driving license, and a willingness to travel. Benefits include a starting salary of £14,920, a company van, 25 days holiday, and opportunities for training. Applications are sought for positions starting in late summer 2026.

Benefits

Company van

Uniform

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension match scheme

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Must have a Full UK Manual driving licence.
• Comfortable working at heights and in all weather conditions.
• Good physical health, as the job can be labour intensive.

Responsibilities

• Drive around in your own company van.
• Install and maintain high-tech fire and security systems.
• Visit various customer sites and businesses.

Skills

Team spirit

Hardworking

Communication skills

Love for technology and Engineering

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths – Grade 5 (C) or above

Job description

Overview

📍Coventry

Ready to spark your future? 🔥🔐

Join Johnson Controls and dive into the world of fire and security technology! We’re talking alarms, CCTV, access control. All the cool stuff that keeps people safe.

What You’ll Be Up To

🚐 Drive around in your own company van – you must be a confident driver.

🔧 Install and maintain high‑tech fire and security systems.

👥 Learn from pros and become a qualified engineer.

🏢 Visit a wide variety of customer sites and businesses – no two days are the same.

Where You’ll Train

🎓 Banham Academy – Level 3 Fire Emergency & Security Systems Technician.

🧠 Mix of college learning and hands‑on mentoring. 5 weeks per academic year in college.

What You’ll Need

• ✅ GCSEs in English & Maths – Grade 5 (C) or above.
• ✅ Full UK Manual driving licence. We don’t accept automatic licences.
• ✅ 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

• 💰 £14,920 starting salary.
• 🚗 Company van + uniform + gear.
• 📅 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• 💼 Pension match scheme, overtime pay.

Next Steps

📧 Send your CV, driving licence, and English and Maths certificates – Grade 5 or C’s.

📞 If your application stands out you will have a chat with our Talent Acquisition team.

🛠️ Smash the screening call and you will be invited to attend an assessment centre.

🎉 Start your journey in late summer 2026!

Deadline to apply: Sunday 25th January 2026