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Apprentice Service Engineer - Fire and Security - Tonbridge and Maidstone Area
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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
£17,160 a year
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- 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
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- 4 Russel Square, Hornsby Way, Laindon, Basildon, SS15 6TA
- Town Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1RS
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
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.
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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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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
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. You will primarily cover the Kent and Maidstone area but may be required to travel to other locations in the South East and Norfolk area, depending on job requirements. Our work can also involve heavy lifting and working from heights.
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.com (opens in a new tab)
Company benefits
- A company van may be provided following the successful completion of all required company compliance checks
- Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in a new tab).
- 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.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BANHAM ACADEMY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036220.
Closes tomorrow (Friday 10 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
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