Apprentice Design Engineer- Fire Suppression - Birmingham
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Company: JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING EFFICIENCY UK LIMITED
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Location: Birmingham, B32 1AF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,600.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000014299
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Application Deadline Date: 10/04/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: 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' - hours TBC
Brief Description
Ready to sprinkle some magic on your future?
Join Johnson Controls and dive into the world of fire suppression engineering! We’re talking sprinklers, pipework, valve sets, pump houses, gas suppression and fire alarms. All the cool stuff that keeps people safe when a fire starts.
Training to be Provided
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.
Future Prospects
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.
Vacancy Detail
What You’ll Be Up To:
- You will join the design department that specialises in creating fire suppression systems for industrial and commercial markets
- An experienced design engineer will guide you, teaching you the fundamentals of design engineering
- 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 suppression 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
Other Information
This apprenticeship involves working both from our office and on customer sites, depending on business needs.