Job Description
WHO WE ARE:
Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. We create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next generation transportation systems that work together seamlessly. Bring your passion for innovation and we will challenge you to help us create a better tomorrow.
BEGIN YOUR CAREER WITH A FOCUS ON TOMORROW!
What you will do
An apprenticeship with us will see you building new skills, while applying your knowledge to real-world live projects. There will be plenty of opportunities to explore your potential and you’ll enjoy full support from your line manager and a mentor. You will be required to ensure that you adhere to safe working practices and also be able to take instructions and act upon them in a prompt and professional manner. We are offering a full-time permanent Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship Program for talented people. This is a genuine alternative to university for people who have a passion for engineering and who want to launch their career with us. The apprenticeship will combine on-the-job work experience, with time at college to achieve a level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. We are committed to the continuing development of every employee, we encourage and strongly support career progression, with opportunities for promotion within our organization and throughout the Johnson Controls business.
How you will do it
This apprenticeship is a highly skilled and technical role that requires you to produce detailed designs and calculations for a wide range of Fire Suppression systems to meet industry and legislative standards.
We design and install Sprinkler and Gaseous extinguishing systems within a wide range of environments including Warehouses, Manufacturing Plants, Retail, Commercial Offices and Schools.
Your responsibilities will include site visits with colleagues to carry out surveys and attending site and co-ordination meetings.
During the apprenticeship you will learn to:
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Produce Fire Protection drawings and
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Hydraulic calculations using Computer Aided Design (CAD)
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Use our In-House Design and Calculation program
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Engage with other departments such as Sales, Estimating, Installation and Service and understand how each department is connected within the organisation
What we look for
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4 GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade C minimum - in Mathematics, English, Science and IT/CDT or equivalent
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Enthusiasm to learn and an interest in problem solving
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Self-motivated
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Good IT skills
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Excellent communication skills
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Ability to work both independently and as a team player
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Although no engineering experience is required, candidates must show an interest in engineering and working in the Fire Protection industry
Application Process
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Candidate updates CV and applies directly here
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Successful candidates will be invited to complete a virtual assessment to listen and learn about Johnson Controls and the apprenticeship program, before sharing more details of themselves.
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Successful candidates will be invited to participate in a conversational interview.
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Full details for each stage will be shared in advance to allow for preparation.
At Johnson Controls, we believe in our apprenticeship program. We believe in developing and investing in our future. We believe in hard work, integrity and are focused on delivering high quality products and services to our customer base. If you are someone who likes to learn from experiences and the team around you, then an apprenticeship at Johnson Controls could be right for you.
Profile
At Johnson Controls, we’re shaping the future to create a world that’s safe, comfortable and sustainable. Our global team creates innovative, integrated solutions to make cities more connected, buildings more intelligent and vehicles more efficient. We are passionate about improving the way the world lives, works and plays. Our commitment to sustain and our legacy of innovation spans more than a century, dating back to our roots in 1885 and our invention of the first electric room thermostat.
We are committed to helping our customer win and creating greater value for our stakeholders through strategic focus on our buildings and energy growth platforms. The future requires bold ideas, an entrepreneurial mind-set and collaboration across boundaries. You need a career focused on tomorrow. Tomorrow needs you.
Apprenticeships
Bring your passion for innovation and we’ll challenge you to help us create a better tomorrow. We’ll provide meaningful opportunities to learn from the best and brightest in the industry. As part of a global organisation, your work will impact lives around the world and steer your own career path.
An apprenticeship with us will see you building new skills, while applying your knowledge to real-world live projects. There will be plenty of opportunities to explore your potential and you’ll enjoy full support from your line manager and a mentor. We are offering a full-time permanent Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship Programme for talented people. This is a genuine alternative to university for people who have a passion for engineering and who want to launch their career with Johnson Controls. The apprenticeship will combine on-the-job work experience, with time at college to achieve a BTEC Diploma in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. You will also receive training and development within the Johnson Controls learning framework, along with a national induction and performance evaluation.
We will have approximately 30 apprenticeship roles available throughout the UK. These roles will include Mechanical & Electrical Installation Engineers, Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineers and Field Projects Engineers.
Apprentice Electrical/Mechanical Installation Engineer:
This apprenticeship will provide a foundation from which to progress on several career paths as either an Electrical or Mechanical Installation & Service Engineer. During this apprenticeship you will learn electrical engineering or mechanical engineering skills suitable for installing, maintaining and repairing state-of-the-art fire and security, prevention and suppression systems.
Apprentice Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineers:
This apprenticeship is a highly skilled technical role that requires you to produce designs for a wide range of installations to customer specification both commercial/industrial and residential. Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineers need to be very safety conscious and have good IT, mathematics and communication skills. During the apprenticeship you will learn to produce drawings and designs using Computer Aided Design (CAD), AutoCAD and additional design and prototyping software programmes.
Salary & benefits
This is a full time permanent role, with a starting salary of £8,220 per annum, with salary increases every 6 months based on performance. You will also receive 25 days annual leave and a pension plan.
Requirements
Johnson Controls is looking for:
- Four GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C minimum in Maths, English, Science and IT/CDT (or equivalent).
- Enthusiasm to learn and an interest in problem solving
- Self-motivated
- Good IT skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as a team player
- Safety conscious
- Although no engineering experience is required, candidates must show an interest in engineering and working in the area of fire & security.
Apply
Apply online here!