Apprentice Installation Engineer - Fire

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

Job summary

A prominent building technology company is offering an exciting apprenticeship as an Installation Engineer in Birmingham. The role includes installing, commissioning, and maintaining electronic systems focused on fire safety. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths and a full UK driving licence. This position involves travel across the West Midlands, and offers a starting salary of £15,600 along with 25 days of holiday and access to a pension scheme.

Benefits

£15,600 starting salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Access to Company pension scheme

Overtime and travel payments

All equipment + uniform + gear

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English & Maths - Grade 5 (C) or above.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Good physical health as it can be labor-intensive.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain electronic systems for fire safety.
• Gain knowledge in fire detection, intrusion detection, CCTV, and access control.
• Visit various residential and commercial sites.

Skills

Communication skills

Team spirit

Comfortable working at heights

Labour-intensive tasks

Love for technology and Engineering

Education

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

Job description

.Apprentice Installation Engineer - Fire page is loaded## Apprentice Installation Engineer - Firelocations: Birmingham-Midlands-United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: EB00075073**Apprentice Installation Engineer - Fire** Birmingham. You will primarily cover the West Midlands, with a focus on the Shropshire, Stafford, and Worcester areas. However, you may be required to travel within the region 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 safety technology! We’re talking fire detection systems- fire alarms, fire panels and other fire safety equipment. You will also learn about security alarms, CCTV and access control. 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, focusing on fire detection whilst also learning about 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:** 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 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.