Apprentice Fire Pump Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester is offering an exciting apprenticeship in fire suppression engineering. Candidates will engage in driving, installing, servicing, and maintaining fire pump systems while receiving hands-on mentoring and college training. Ideal applicants should have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 5 or above, along with a full UK Manual driving licence. This apprenticeship promises a starting salary of £14,920, a company van, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Starting salary of £14,920

Company van, uniform, and gear

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension match scheme and overtime pay

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK Manual driving licence, no automatics accepted.
• Good physical health as the job can be labor intensive.
• Willing to travel and stay away when required.

Responsibilities

• Drive around with a company van to various customer sites.
• Install, service, and maintain fire pump and suppression systems.
• Learn from professionals and become a qualified engineer.

Skills

Confident driving

Communication skills

Team spirit

Happy to travel

Comfortable working at heights

Education

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

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 pump up your career aspects?

Join Johnson Controls and dive into the world of fire suppression engineering! We’re talking about the pump systems that control sprinklers, valves and pipework. Think pumps, diesel engines, electric motors, control panels and generator sets. All the cool stuff that controls the water, that keeps people safe when a fire starts.

What You’ll Be Up To:

• 🚐 Drive around in your own company van- You must be a confident driver
• 🔧 Install, service and maintain fire pump and other suppression systems
• 👥 Learn from pros and become a qualified engineer
• 🏢 Visit a wide variety of customer’s sites and businesses — no two days are the same!

Where You’ll Train:

• 🎓 Train’d Up
• 📚 Maintenance and operations engineering technician level 3
• 🧠 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
• ✅ 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, 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