Apprentice Fire Suppression Engineer- Electrical
Location: GBR Newcastle
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
Apprentice Fire Suppression Engineer- Electrical
📍 Newcastle. This is a field based role covering all the North East and potentially further afield. You will be required to work away and stay over in hotels regularly.
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 Driving licence.
Ready to spark some magic your future? 🔥
Join Johnson Controls and dive into the world of fire suppression engineering! We’re talking fire alarms, fire panels and gas suppression. All the cool stuff that keeps people safe when a fire starts.
What You’ll Be Up To:
- You will undertake a programme of training to gain full working knowledge in all aspects of Conventional and Addressable Fire Alarms as well as Suppression systems including learning to diagnose faults, program systems, install equipment and cables.
- You will assist and support with planned and reactive maintenance
- You will use different systems and processes to complete various sizes of systems and protection ensuring that customers buildings, plants and equipment, perform to the required standard to facilitate production targets regarding Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost within High Value Manufacturing environment.
- Through working on a broad range of activities including installation, testing, fault-finding and the on-going planned maintenance of complex systems of various sizes you will develop a blend of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours across the electrical, electronic, and mechanical system disciplines
Who We Are
Johnson Controls is a global leader in technology and industry, serving customers in over 150 countries. We create intelligent buildings, energy-efficient solutions, and integrated infrastructure that drive progress. As an apprentice, you'll be part of our mission to shape a better tomorrow making buildings safer, smarter and more sustainable. Learn more about us here.
Where You’ll Train:
🎓 Train’d Up
📚 Engineering maintenance technician level 3
🧠 Mix of college learning and hands-on mentoring. College will be day release remote
What You’ll Need:
✅ GCSEs in English & Maths-Grade 5 (C) or above
✅ Full UK driving licence.
✅ Comfortable working at heights and in all weather conditions
✅ Good Physical health, the job can be labour intensive at times
✅ 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:
💰 £15,600 starting salary
🛠️ All equipment + uniform + gear
📅 25 days holiday + bank holidays
💼 Access to Company pension scheme, overtime and travel payments where applicable
🚐A company van may be provided following the successful completion of all required company compliance checks
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: Friday 10th April 2026
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