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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.
Wage
- £15,600 a year
Benefits
- All equipment + uniform + gear
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Access to Company pension scheme, overtime, and travel payments where applicable
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 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
- Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration
- 3 years
Positions available
- 1
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
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
1-2 Grosvenor Centre, Union Street Northampton NN1 2EW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
- Training provider: BANHAM ACADEMY LIMITED
- Training course: Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
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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.
Training schedule
- 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
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Requirements
Essential qualifications:
- GCSE in: English (grade Grade 5), Maths (grade Grade 5)
- DL in: Full UK Driving License (grade Full)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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 work in Northampton, Peterborough, and the surrounding area. Our work can also involve heavy lifting and working from heights.
About this employer
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.
Company benefits
- A company van may be provided following the successful completion of all required company compliance checks
After this apprenticeship
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
- 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:
- BANHAM ACADEMY LIMITED
- earlycareertalent@jci.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040490.
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