At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn to design and support fire sprinkler systems while gaining hands-on experience.
- Company: Join a leading UK fire protection specialist with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Paid apprenticeship, college attendance, and all travel expenses reimbursed.
- Other info: Structured training and mentoring from experienced engineers for long-term career growth.
- Why this job: Kick-start your engineering career with recognised qualifications and real-world experience.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed, just a passion for engineering and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 15000 - 15000 £ per year.
Location: Little Walden, Essex
Job Type: Permanent Apprenticeship (Office Based)
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:30 - 17:00 | Friday, 08:30 - 15:00 (with one day per week allocated for college attendance)
Salary: £15,000 per annum
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for our client, a nationwide UK fire protection specialist, who are looking for a Trainee Fire Sprinkler Project Engineer to join their team in Little Walden, Essex through an apprenticeship programme. This is an office-based apprenticeship, ideal for someone with an interest in engineering, construction and technical design who is looking to build a long-term career within the fire protection industry. You'll split your time between practical, on-the-job training in the office and college attendance one day per week, allowing you to gain recognised qualifications while developing valuable industry experience. This opportunity would suit someone at the beginning of their engineering career, whether you're leaving education, looking to gain a recognised qualification or looking to start a career in engineering. No previous industry experience is required - we're looking for someone with a genuine interest in engineering, a willingness to learn and a positive attitude.
Working alongside experienced Project Engineers, you'll learn how to design, plan and support the delivery of automatic fire suppression sprinkler systems for projects across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Learn the design principles of automatic fire suppression sprinkler systems
- Support senior engineers with project planning, system design and maintenance procedures
- Review technical drawings, schematics and layouts
- Develop project management and client communication skills
- Assist with preparing project documentation and technical reports
- Learn to use industry-standard software including CAD packages
- Liaise with colleagues, suppliers and customers to support project delivery
- Attend project sites across the UK when required (all travel expenses reimbursed)
Benefits
- Paid apprenticeship with college attendance one day per week
- Structured training and mentoring from experienced Project Engineers
- Recognised engineering qualification
- All business travel expenses reimbursed
- Long-term career progression within a growing nationwide business
What's on Offer
This is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your engineering career through a fully supported office-based apprenticeship. You'll gain recognised qualifications, hands-on industry experience and the opportunity to develop into a qualified Project Engineer within a supportive and established business. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply below.
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Contact Details:
First Call Contract Services Recruitment Team
