Apprentice Design Engineer Fire and Security

Johnson Controls Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Birmingham is seeking an apprentice to gain hands-on experience in system design for fire and security systems. The role involves creating detailed designs, compliance with standards, and occasional travel to clients. Candidates must have GCSEs in English and Maths, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to pass SC Clearance. Strong communication skills and a passion for technology and engineering are highly valued. This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Travel costs covered

Accommodation and meals provided

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English & Maths - Grade 5 (C) or above.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to pass SC Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed designs and calculations for fire and security systems.
• Comply with industry and legislative standards.
• Travel nationally to clients as required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team spirit

Hardworking

Love for technology and Engineering

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit 3D modelling

Job description

.You will familiarise yourself with tools like AutoCAD, Revit 3D modelling, and other design-specific software to gain direct experience in system design. This apprenticeship is a highly technical role where you'll create detailed designs and calculations for various fire and security systems, complying with industry and legislative standards.This role will require travel to clients on a national basis occasionally. The company will cover the costs of travel, accommodation, and meals. **What You’ll Need:** GCSEs in English & Maths-Grade 5 (C) or above Full UK driving licence Ability to pass SC Clearance 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 Your 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.