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JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING EFFICIENCY UK LIMITED - Apprentice Service Engineer - Fire and Security...

Salary: £15,600 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 37.50
Closing Date: Fri 10 Apr 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
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JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING EFFICIENCY UK LIMITED - Apprentice Service Engineer - Fire and Security...

Summary

Ready to spark your future?

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. 

Annual wage: £15,600 a year
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Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Hours
8:30am - 5.00pm, or as per business needs. Days to be confirmed.
37.5 hours a week

Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026

Duration: 3 Years

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you'll do at work

  • 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

Where you'll work

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BANHAM ACADEMY LIMITED

Your training course

Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)

Your training plan

  • Enrol in a Level 3 Fire Emergency and Security Systems Technician qualification delivered by Banham Academy alongside fellow Johnson Controls apprentices
  • Engage in block release basis training and receive on-the-job guidance from experienced mentors and engineers

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Grade 5)
  • Maths (grade Grade 5)
  • Full UK Driving License (grade Full)

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

This exciting opportunity is field based, meaning that you will be working with our highly skilled engineers travelling between our customer's sites each day. The apprentice will primarily Northampton, Peterborough and the sourrounding area. Our work can also involve heavy lifting and working from heights.

About this company

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

https://www.johnsoncontrols.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

A company van may be provided following the successful completion of all required company compliance checks.

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon completion of this apprenticeship, there are many internal opportunities within the company
  • Many of our previous apprentices have become lead engineers and take control of their own team and projects

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING EFFICIENCY UK LIMITED
[email protected]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000021243.

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Closes on Friday 10 April 2026

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