Apprentice Security Engineer

Johnson Controls Inc.; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for an Apprentice Security Engineer in the United Kingdom. This role involves installing and maintaining electronic security systems like CCTV and access control. The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in English and Maths and be willing to travel across the Bristol to London region. The position offers valuable hands-on experience, a starting salary of £16,380, and various perks including a pension scheme and holiday leave.

Benefits

£16,380 starting salary

All equipment, uniform, and gear

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Access to Company pension scheme

Overtime and travel payments where applicable

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Ability to pass security clearance.
• Comfortable working at heights and in varying weather conditions.
• Physically fit for labour-intensive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain electronic security systems.
• Work on large installation projects which last 3-6 months.
• Travel to various sites, both residential and commercial.

Skills

Team spirit

Communication skills

Hardworking

Love for technology and Engineering

Education

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

Job description

.Apprentice Security Engineer page is loaded## Apprentice Security Engineerlocations: Didcot-Oxfordshire-United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: EB00075082**Apprentice Security Engineer** Didcot. You will travel within the Bristol to London Region and surrounding areas. You may be required to go down to the South Coast or Midlands occasionally.*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 Electrical Security technology! We’re talking CCTV, access control and intruder detection. You will also have the opportunity to learn about fire detection systems- fire alarms, fire panels and other fire safety equipment. All the cool stuff that keeps people safe. **What You’ll Be Up To:*** Dive deep into the realm of Security Engineering, where you will install, commission, and maintain electronic systems that protect individuals, homes, and properties.* Master the art of installing and maintaining cutting-edge systems, including intrusion detection, CCTV systems, and access control.* Our team primarily focuses on large installation projects, which typically take 3-6 months to complete.* Gain invaluable experience across both the installation and service teams as part of this role.* 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 Ability to pass SC clearance 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:** £16,380 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.