Trainee Residential Engineer in Rochdale

Overview

Location: Rochdale | Department: Residential | Hours: Full-time

Join a Team That Puts People First. At A&F Sprinklers, we’ve been delivering expert fire protection solutions for over 30 years. Our team is dynamic, professional, and committed to excellence. We invest in our people and believe in progression, training, and long-term success.

Are you looking to kick-start your career in Sprinkler Engineering? We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Residential Engineer to join our team with A&F Sprinklers. This role is perfect for someone eager to learn, develop new skills, and gain hands-on experience within Sprinkler Engineering and build a lasting long term career.

Key Responsibilities

As Trainee Residential Engineer, you will undergo and live the whole life cycle of Residential Sprinkler Systems. Covering sales, tenders, design, project engineering, administration, Health & Safety and site requirements. This role is a starting point for a talented and ambitious trainee looking to build a career within engineering.

The apprenticeship will be held with Rochdale Training Association whereby you will attend their training centre to complete the apprenticeship. The apprenticeship undertaken will be Engineering Operative Level 2.

What We\\\’re Looking For

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office preferred)
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
• A team player with a strong work ethic
• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks

What You\\\’ll Gain

• A nationally recognised qualification in Engineering.
• Tailored and ongoing training and development.
• Practical experience in a professional office setting.
• Ongoing support and mentoring from experienced colleagues.
• Opportunities for progression within the company after completion

What We Offer

• Salary – £16,000 per annum.
• Hours – Full-time position with flexible working hours (flexitime), allowing you to manage your schedule while meeting project and team needs.
• Leave – 28 days of annual leave to start (including bank holidays), with additional days awarded for length of service.
• Buy/Sell Leave – Buy and sell additional annual leave for those well deserved trips.
• Performance-Based Bonuses – Enjoy our company bonus scheme, paid twice a year in summer and winter.
• Bonus – Annual bonus through our Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), sharing the success of the business with those who help build it.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies – Benefit from increased financial support during the moments that matter most.
• Health & Wellbeing:
  • Bupa Private Healthcare
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle-to-Work scheme
  • Enhanced employee assistance program
  • Health surveillance
  • Wellbeing events
• Career Development:
  • Bespoke training programs
  • Long service awards
  • Opportunities to grow with us
• Culture & Community:
  • Employee-owned business
  • Charity and social events
  • Inclusive, supportive team environment

We Value Diversity

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ensure fair treatment regardless of age, race, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We believe in looking after ourselves, each other, and the planet—because we’re stronger together.

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