Apprentice Fire & Security Service Engineer

Johnson Controls Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Manchester is seeking an Apprentice Fire & Security Service Engineer. The apprentice will service and maintain fire and security systems at various locations, gaining hands-on experience. Required qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 5 (C) or above, and a full UK driving licence. This role offers a starting salary of £15,600, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and other benefits including equipment and uniforms.

Benefits

£15,600 starting salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Access to company pension scheme

All equipment + uniform + gear

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English & Maths-Grade 5 (C) or above.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Good physical health; capable of labour-intensive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain fire and security systems at client sites.
• Learn about fire detection, intrusion detection, CCTV, and access control.
• Travel to various locations for hands-on experience.

Skills

Team spirit

Communication skills

Comfortable working at heights

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

.Apprentice Fire & Security Service Engineer page is loaded## Apprentice Fire & Security Service Engineerlocations: Manchester-Manchester-United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: EB00075108**Apprentice Service Engineer- Fire and Security** Manchester. The apprentice will primarily cover the Northwest but may be required to travel to locations as far as the Midlands and the North East, depending on job requirements.*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:*** Dive into the exciting realm of Fire and Security Engineering, where you will service, commission, and maintain systems that protect individuals, homes, and properties.* Learn the ins and outs of our innovative fire and security systems, including fire detection, intrusion detection, CCTV, and access control systems.* You’ll spend significant time at our client sites, where you’ll be hands-on with servicing and repairing fire and security equipment. This invaluable experience will immerse you in the world of fire and security engineering.* 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:** Banham Academy Level 3 Fire Emergency & Security Systems Technician Mix of college learning and hands-on mentoring. College is in a block 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 applicableA company van may be provided following the successful completion of all required company compliance checks**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.