Johnson Controls

Apprentice Fire and Security Design Engineer

GBR Manchester Full time

📍 Manchester

 To get on this prestigious apprenticeship programme we require 5’s or C’s in your GCSE English and Maths. Please include your certificates in your application alongside your UK Manual Driving licence.  

Ready to design your future? 🔥🔐 
Join Johnson Controls and dive into the world of fire and security system technology! We’re talking all the cool systems that keep people safe. You’ll learn how to design these complex electrical systems from day 1.  

What You’ll Be Up To: 
📝 Design high-tech fire and security systems 
💻 Learn tools like AutoCAD, Revit 3D modelling 
🚗 You will visit client locations nationally- You must be a confident driver. 
👥 Collaborate with colleagues to conduct surveys, and develop design plans  
🔥Learn from pros and become a qualified engineer 
🏢 With a combination of office based work and visits to a wide variety of customer’s sites and businesses — no two days are the same! 

Where You’ll Train: 
🎓 Train’d Up  
📚 Level 3 Engineering Design Technician  
🧠 Mix of college learning and hands-on mentoring 
 

What You’ll Need: 
 GCSEs in English & Maths-Grade 5 (C) or above 
 Full UK Manual driving licence. We don’t accept automatic licences   
 Happy to travel, work away and stay over in hotels when needed  
 Good vibes: team spirit, hardworking, communication skills, and a love for technology and Engineering 

 
Perks & Pay: 
💰 £14,920 starting salary 
🚗 Company van + uniform + gear 
📅 25 days holiday + bank holidays 
💼 Pension match scheme, overtime pay 

 
Next Steps: 
📧 Send your CV, driving licence, English and Maths certificates- Grade 5 or C’s 
📞 If your application stands out, you will have a chat with our Talent Acquisition team  
🛠️ Smash the screening call and you will be invited to attend an assessment centre 
🎉 Start your journey in late summer 2026! 

 
Deadline to apply: Sunday 25th January 2026