Apprentice Commissioning Engineer- Fire Suppression- Birmingham

Summary

At Johnson Controls, we’re thrilled to invite passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds to join our dynamic Fire Suppression Engineering team. You’ll gain invaluable practical experience and access to state-of-the-art training facilities. We have a unique opportunity for an Apprentice Commissioning Engineer.

Wage

£14,920 a year

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Earn extra with Overtime & Travel time pay

Training course

Fire emergency and security systems 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, TBC.

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

The successful candidate will undertake a programme of training to gain full working knowledge in all aspects of Conventional and Addressable Fire Alarms as well as Suppression systems including learning to diagnose faults, program systems, install equipment and cables.
You will assist and support with planned and reactive maintenance
You will use different systems and processes to complete various sizes of systems and protection ensuring that customers buildings, plants and equipment, perform to the required standard to facilitate production targets regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost within High Value Manufacturing environment.
Through working on a broad range of activities including installation, testing, fault-finding and the on-going planned maintenance of complex systems of various sizes you will develop a blend of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours across the electrical, electronic, and mechanical system disciplines
You will learn to use and interpret a range of engineering data sources and supporting documentation and gain knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques to improve efficiency & effectiveness

Where you’ll work

8 Ridgeway, Quinton Business Park

Quinton

Birmingham

B32 1AF

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)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Comply with safety legislation, codes of practice, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work and apply control measures.
Complete functionality tests of systems and components during commissioning systems.
Apply and implement system design, planning and installations including additional components to existing systems.
Carry out takeover procedure, diagnose and repair faults.
Operate ICT equipment and systems to store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit or receive digital data and electronic information.
Comply with environmental and sustainability, regulations and standards.
Complete functionality tests of systems and components during handover of systems.
Carries out risk assessments.
Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers using sector specific terminology.
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, as part of a team. Consult and engage with occupants or others who are or could be affected by work (for example vulnerable, older, and disabled people) and respond appropriately.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology through written means.
Plan and install systems cabling.
Carry out maintenance activities on fire detection and alarm systems and their components.
Carry out maintenance activities on intrusion alarm, access control, video surveillance (CCTV) and their components.
Comply with safety legislation, codes of practice, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work and apply control measures.
Complete functionality tests of systems and components during commissioning systems.
Apply and implement system design, planning and installations including additional components to existing systems.
Carry out takeover procedure, diagnose and repair faults.
Operate ICT equipment and systems to store, retrieve, manipulate, transmit or receive digital data and electronic information.
Comply with environmental and sustainability, regulations and standards.
Complete functionality tests of systems and components during handover of systems.
Carries out risk assessments.
Communicate with others verbally for example, internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers using sector specific terminology.
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, as part of a team. Consult and engage with occupants or others who are or could be affected by work (for example vulnerable, older, and disabled people) and respond appropriately.
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders using sector specific terminology through written means.
Plan and install systems cabling.
Carry out maintenance activities on fire detection and alarm systems and their components.
Carry out maintenance activities on intrusion alarm, access control, video surveillance (CCTV) and their components.

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 Level 5)
Maths (grade Level 5)

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
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

This thrilling opportunity is field-based, meaning that you will work alongside our highly skilled engineers, traveling between our clients’ sites each day. Our work may also require 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.

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 - Gear up with a Company Vehicle, 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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