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Complex F&S Design Apprentice

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Engineering
    Design
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You must have GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 5), a full driving license, strong communication, IT, and organizational skills, and be comfortable with travel and customer-facing roles.
  • You will design fire and security systems, use AutoCAD and Revit, conduct surveys at client sites, and collaborate with engineers while gaining hands-on experience and education.

Requirements

  • GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5) essential
  • GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5) essential
  • Full Driving licence required
  • Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working
  • purpose led
  • customer driven
  • future focused
  • This exciting opportunity will involve traveling so you need to be comfortable traveling to customers sites and staying away occasionally.

Responsibilities

  • You will join the design department that specializes in creating fire and security systems for industrial, commercial, and residential markets.
  • An experienced design engineer will guide you, teaching you the fundamentals of design engineering.
  • You will familiarize 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 and security 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.
  • The apprenticeship combines work experience with college education, aiming for a project controls apprenticeship. Experienced design engineers will closely supervise your on-the-job training, many of whom have also undergone our apprenticeship scheme and can help you navigate through the process.

FAQs

What is the role of a Complex F&S Design Apprentice at Johnson Controls?

The role involves designing fire and security systems for industrial, commercial, and residential markets under the guidance of experienced design engineers.

What kind of training will I receive during the apprenticeship?

You will gain a Level 3 Engineering Design Technician qualification through a day release training program conducted remotely.

What qualifications do I need to apply for this apprenticeship?

You need to have GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths, both at Grade 5 or above, and a full driving license.

Will I need to travel for this position?

Yes, the role requires occasional travel to client locations, and the company will cover the costs of travel, accommodation, and meals.

What skills are important for this position?

Important skills include communication, IT, organization, teamwork, a customer-driven approach, and a future-focused mindset.

What is the starting salary for this apprenticeship?

The starting salary for the Complex F&S Design Apprentice position is £14,920.

Are there opportunities for advancement after completing the apprenticeship?

Yes, there are many internal opportunities within the company, and previous apprentices have advanced to positions such as lead design engineers.

How can I apply for this apprenticeship?

Interested candidates can apply and will be contacted via email to provide evidence of required certifications, followed by a screening call with a recruiter.

Where is the apprenticeship based?

The apprenticeship will be based in the Birmingham office located at 8 Ridgeway, Quinton Business Park, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 1AF.

What kind of projects will I be working on?

You will work on various innovative projects in the fire and security sector that protect individuals and businesses.

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Mission & Purpose

At Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. As the global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. With a history of more than 135 years of innovation, Johnson Controls delivers the blueprint of the future for industries such as healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums, manufacturing and beyond through its comprehensive digital offering OpenBlue. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries, Johnson Controls offers the world`s largest portfolio of building technology, software as well as service solutions with some of the most trusted names in the industry.