Apprentice Quotations Engineer- Reading

Summary

At Johnson Controls, we’re thrilled to invite passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our dynamic Fire Suppression Engineering team. We have a unique opportunity for an Apprentice Quotations Engineer. We will teach you to quote works from our customer enquiries and service/maintenance sheets.

Wage

£16,415 a year

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Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Your normal working hours are 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Inclusive of a lunch break directed by your manager. Hours may vary depending on customer and team requirements'

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

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

Ensure that services and maintenance are in alignment with the current and future needs of the business and it’s customers. Strive to improve quality of works being completed.
You will learn to complete quotations in a timely fashion.
Help maintain a reduced backlog of quotations.
Maintain a close working relationship with the Technical Manager in order to review and improve the department’s aims and objectives.
Maintain a close working relationship with the operations team to delivery service KPI’s.
Ensure that service quality is being managed in accordance with the agreed processes.
Report and escalate any service issues or customer complaints to the Technical Manager in a timely fashion, ensuring that corrective action is taken where necessary.
Monitoring of engineers knowledge to ensure both service and maintenance are carried out correctly.
Dedicated to the provision of excellent Customer service. Meet the expectations and requirements of both the internal and external customers, establishing and maintaining effective relationships with customers

Where you’ll work

Unit 7-8, Mercury House

Calleva Park, Aldermaston

Reading

RG7 8PN

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

TRAIN'D UP RAILWAY RESOURCING LIMITED

Your training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Your training plan

Enrol in a level 3 Engineering Technician level 3 delivered by Train'd Up alongside fellow Johnson Controls apprentices.

Engage in day release remote training and receive on-the-job guidance from experienced mentors and engineers

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Level 5)
Maths (grade Level 5)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

FULL UK Driving Licence (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
Number skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

This thrilling opportunity is an office-based role so traveling to the Reading location is essential.

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.

http://www.johnsoncontrols.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

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.

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

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