Johnson Controls

Are you ready to start your engineering career in the Fire and security industry? At Johnson Controls, we're on the hunt for enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic Fire and security design team. By joining the Johnson Controls be joining global leader in engineering and integrated solutions. 

You’ll work with innovative technology and solutions in the Fire and security sector. You'll learn hands-on, how to design fire and security systems and contribute that protect individuals and businesses. Mentored by experienced design engineers you'll gain real-world experience, with access to top training facilities. 

What You’ll Do at Work 

• You will join the design department that specializes in creating fire and security systems for industrial, commercial, and residential markets. 
• An experienced design engineer will guide you, teaching you the fundamentals of design engineering. 
• You will familiarize 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. 
• You will visit client locations, collaborate with colleagues to conduct surveys, and develop design plans based on the gathered information. 
• This role will require travel to clients on a national basis occasionally. The company will cover the costs of travel, accommodation, and meals. 
• The apprenticeship combines work experience with college education, aiming for a project controls apprenticeship. Experienced design engineers will closely supervise your on-the-job training, many of whom have also undergone our apprenticeship scheme and can help you navigate through the process. 

Where You’ll Work 

You will be based from our Birmingham office. 

8 Ridgeway, Quinton Business Park, Quinton, Birmingham. B32 1AF 

Training 

College or Training Organisation 

Train'd Up 

Your Training Course 

You will gain a level 3 Engineering Design Technician qualification 

Your Training Plan 

You will have a day release to train but this will be done remotely.

Requirements / Essential Qualifications 

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5) essential 
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) essential 
• Full Driving licence required 

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. 

Skills 

• Communication skills 
• IT skills 
• Organisation skills 
• Team working 
• purpose led 
• customer driven 
• future focused 

Other Requirements 

This exciting opportunity will involve traveling so you need to be comfortable traveling to customers sites and staying away occasionally. 

About the Company 

Johnson Controls is a global leader in technology and industry, serving customers in over 150 countries. Our focus is on creating intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions and integrated infrastructure. We invite individuals with a passion for engineering to join us in shaping a better tomorrow through our diverse projects and opportunities. 

https://www.johnsoncontrols.com/ 

After This Apprenticeship 

Upon completion of this apprenticeship there are many internal opportunities within the company 

Many of our previous apprentices have become lead design engineers and take control of their own team and projects 

What We’re Offering 

Salary- £14,920

Competitive basic salary with fantastic additional earning potential and a Company Pension - Enjoy 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, uniform, personal protection equipment, and ongoing training -Earn extra with Overtime. 

What’s Next? 

Suitable candidates will be contacted via email to provide their evidence of required certifications. Once we receive the evidence of certification you will have a screening call with a recruiter to discuss the position. Afterward, you will be invited to an assessment centre, where you will participate in a practical assessment, meet the team, and have an interview. 

Candidates will receive a response regarding the outcome of their application. If successful, they can expect to begin the apprenticeship with Johnson Controls in the late summer of 2025.