VACANCY – Trainee Design Engineers

Fire Defence Servicing, Ltd.; North Devon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,500; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in North Devon specializing in fire suppression is seeking two Trainee Design Engineers. The role involves gaining comprehensive knowledge in fire system design, alongside training both on-site and remotely. Successful candidates will enhance their skills in producing plans, site surveys, and project coordination. A strong foundation in maths and excellent IT skills are essential, with a starting salary of £25,000 – £27,500 per annum. Opportunities for career progression within the sprinkler industry will be available.

Qualifications

• Grade C or above in maths required.
• Excellent IT skills with working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn rules, regulations, products, and project specifications.
• Produce detailed plans and sections of sprinkler systems.
• Conduct site surveys and attend design meetings.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Verbal and written English communication

Problem-solving skills

Organizational ability

Attention to detail

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Education

Grade C or above in maths

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Due to planned growth, Fire Defence Servicing are looking to recruit two Trainee Design Engineers.

Fire Defence Servicing is a family run business based in North Devon, specialising in the Fire Suppression Industry throughout the UK.

Responsibilities

As a Trainee Design Engineer, you will learn the rules, regulations, products, programmes, sequences and project specifications, whilst also gaining project experience.

You will gain experience in all areas of the business with training on-site in the head office and via remote training courses.

Within 2-4 years, you will become a qualified sprinkler Design Engineer. Once trained, you will have the opportunity to progress your career path within the sprinkler industry in various roles.

Design Tasks

• Produce detailed plans and sections of sprinkler systems
• Carry out site surveys
• Attend design team meetings to coordinate services
• Produce hydraulic calculations
• Size sprinkler fire pumps and tanks
• Request information from internal and external clients
• Carry our purchase ordering
• Carry out internal reviews on the project that you may, or may not be involved with

Requirements

• You must have a grade C or above in maths.
• Excellent IT skills with working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Proven verbal and written English communication skills
• Track record in finding solutions to problems within deadlines
• Proven ability to organise self and others
• Methodical with attention to detail
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD either in 2D, 3D and Revit (training given for right candidate )

What we offer

• Starting Salary range of £25,000 – £27,500.00 per annum