Apprentice Fire & Security Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading fire and security technology company in Coventry is offering an exciting apprenticeship program where participants will install high-tech fire and security systems. Applicants need to have a full UK manual driving license and good GCSEs in English and Maths. Participants will receive training at Banham Academy and benefit from a starting salary of £14,920, along with perks like a company van, uniform, and 25 days of holiday. Apply before the 25th of January 2026.

Benefits

£14,920 starting salary

Company van + uniform + gear

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension match scheme

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• Level 3 Fire Emergency & Security Systems Technician training
• Full UK manual driving licence required
• Good physical health for labor-intensive tasks

Responsibilities

• Drive around in your own company van to different sites
• Install and maintain high-tech fire and security systems
• Learn from professionals and become a qualified engineer

Skills

Communication skills

Team spirit

Hardworking

Comfortable working at heights

Education

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

Tools

Company van

Job description

📍Coventry

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 spark your future? 🔐

Join Johnson Controls and dive into the world of fire and security technology! We’re talking alarms, CCTV, access control. A 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 maintai n high-tech fire and security 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:

• 🎓 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 awa y 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 screeing 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