Summary
Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating journey into the dynamic world of security systems? Johnson Controls is on the lookout for passionate individuals eager to join our prestigious team of Security Engineers! Become part of a global leader in the security industry and make a tangible difference by creating safer environments for our clients.
Wage
£16,415 a year
Earn extra with Overtime & Travel time pay
Training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Hours
Normal working hours will be 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday inclusive of an hour for lunch (37.5 hours per week). Hours of work may be varied at management’s discretion.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Dive deep into the realm of Security Engineering, where you will install, commission, and maintain electronic systems that protect individuals, homes, and properties
* Master the art of installing and maintaining cutting-edge systems, including intrusion detection, CCTV systems, and access control
* Our team primarily focuses on large installation projects, which typically take 3-6 months to complete
* Gain invaluable experience across both the installation and service teams as part of this role
* Hit the road with your own company van, traveling daily to client premises, where each day brings new challenges
* Work closely with your dedicated team, absorbing essential skills to become a qualified security engineer
Where you’ll work
Unit 13
Moorbrook Park
Didcot
OX11 7HP
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
BANHAM ACADEMY LIMITED
Your training course
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
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.
Your training plan
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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade Grade 5)
* Maths (grade Grade 5)
Other in:
* Full UK Driving License (grade Full)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* ICT (grade Grade 5)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
This thrilling opportunity is field-based, meaning that you will be working with our highly skilled engineers, traveling between our customers' sites each day. Our work may also involve heavy lifting and working at heights.