Apprentice Fire and Security Design Engineer

Johnson Controls; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and security technology company in Manchester is offering an apprenticeship program for aspiring engineers. Join us to design high-tech fire and security systems. You will learn from professionals, develop your skills in AutoCAD and Revit, and gain hands-on experience. A full UK manual driving license and GCSEs in English and Maths are required. The starting salary is £14,920 with additional perks including a company van and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Starting salary £14,920

Company van + uniform + gear

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension match scheme, overtime pay

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English & Maths – Grade 5 (C) or above required.
• Full UK Manual driving license is necessary.
• Willingness to travel and work away as required.

Responsibilities

• Design high-tech fire and security systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues to conduct surveys.
• Visit client locations and develop design plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Team spirit

Hardworking

Love for technology and Engineering

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit 3D modelling

Job description

📍 Manchester

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 Manual Driving licence.

Ready to design your future? 🔥🔐

Join Johnson Controls and dive into the world of fire and security system technology! We’re talking all the cool systems that keep people safe. You’ll learn how to design these complex electrical systems from day 1.

What You’ll Be Up To:

• Design high-tech fire and security systems
• Learn tools like AutoCAD, Revit 3D modelling
• Visit client locations nationally – you must be a confident driver.
• Collaborate with colleagues to conduct surveys, and develop design plans
• Learn from pros and become a qualified engineer
• Work from a combination of office-based work and visits to a wide variety of customer sites and businesses – no two days are the same!

Where You’ll Train:

• 🎓 Train’d Up
• 📚 Level 3 Engineering Design Technician
• 🧠 Mix of college learning and hands‑on mentoring

What You’ll Need:

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