Apprentice Fire & Security Engineer

Johnson Controls Inc.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building technology firm is offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Fire & Security Engineer in Belfast. This field-based role entails installing and maintaining essential fire and security systems while collaborating with a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in English and Maths, a full UK driving licence, and a passion for technology and engineering. The position offers a starting salary of £15,600, 25 days of holiday, and additional perks such as a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Starting salary of £15,600

All equipment, uniform, and gear provided

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

Overtime and travel payments where applicable

Qualifications

• 5's or C's in GCSE English and Math.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Comfortable working at heights and in all weather conditions.
• Good physical health; job may be labor-intensive.
• Willing to travel and work away when needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain electronic systems.
• Gain knowledge about fire detection and security systems.
• Visit various sites including residential and commercial.
• Collaborate with a team to absorb skills in the field.

Skills

Team spirit

Communication skills

Love for technology and engineering

Education

GCSE in English Grade 5 (C) or above

GCSE in Maths Grade 5 (C) or above

Job description

.Apprentice Fire & Security Engineer page is loaded## Apprentice Fire & Security Engineerlocations: Belfast-County Antrim-United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: EB00075077**Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer** Belfast. This is a field-based role covering all Northern Ireland. Occasionally you may be required to help the team in the Republic of Ireland.*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 Driving licence.*Join Johnson Controls and dive into the world of fire and security technology! We’re talking fire and security alarms, CCTV, access control and intruder alarms. All the cool stuff that keeps people safe.**What You’ll Be Up To:*** Embark on a thrilling journey as you install, commission, and maintain electronic systems designed to protect people, properties, and assets.* Gain in-depth knowledge about our cutting-edge systems, including fire detection, intrusion detection, CCTV, and access control solutions.* Hit the road visiting a variety of sites, from residential to commercial and retail locations.* Collaborate with a dedicated team, absorbing invaluable skills that will pave the way to becoming a qualified fire and security engineer.**Who We Are**.**Where You’ll Train:** SERC Level 3 Apprenticeship in Fire and Security Systems Mix of college learning and hands-on mentoring. College is in a day release format**What You’ll Need:** GCSEs in English & Maths-Grade 5 (C) or above Full UK driving licence 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:** £15,600 starting salary All equipment + uniform + gear 25 days holiday + bank holidays Access to Company pension scheme, overtime and travel payments where applicable**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:** Friday 10th April 2026#jbecYour buildings have a purpose. They are places for people to live or work. Facilities for learning or healing. Venues for entertainment and shopping. Sites for the specialized storage of tangible goods or mission-critical data. Your buildings have a huge variety of functions; they are central to your mission. This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet.At Johnson Controls, we’ve been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world’s largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.