Apprentice Sprinkler Service Engineer

About this opportunity

A&F Sprinkler Services Ltd are currently looking for an Apprentice Sprinkler Design Engineer to join thier dynamic and down to earth contracts team.

A normal day would include - main duties within the department include:

The ideal candidate will be motivated, switched on, with a “can do” approach and will need to be able to work under their own initiative and as part of a team.

• Carry out weekly tests on fire sprinkler systems alongside experienced engineers
• Extensive travelling between sites/overnight stay may be required
• Understand fire panels and isolations.
• Be able to assist higher grade engineers in carrying out repairs and fault find on fire sprinkler systems.
• Be able to carry out checks and flow tests on fire pumps alongside experienced engineers
• Undertake the role of a service sprinkler engineer

Health & Safety:
Reading from work instructions and controlling documentation.
Keeping work area clean and tidy and working as part of a team.
Following good health and safety working practices in line with Company procedures.

What you could go on to do
Potential progression to gain experience in other areas of the business

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role combined with a structured in-house training programme with the Company.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take. We have an initiative through Transport for Greater Manchester that can potentially offer a free refurbished bike and a 28 days bus pass to assist with travel to work for apprentices

What you should have to apply

• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (inc English, Maths)
• Full UK driving licence is advantageous but not essential. Must have ambitions to drive

Personal Qualities

• A presentable person with a desire to learn new skills
• Good interpersonal/team working skills
• Dependable/good time keeping
• Positive attitude to work and personal development
• Must be prepared to work in a manufacturing based environment

Skills

• A presentable person with a desire to learn new skills
• Attention to detail and ability to apply analytical thinking in problem solving
• Excellent communication/customer facing skills
• Good interpersonal/team working skills
• Excellent time keeper and be able and prepared to work flexible hours
• Disciplined and organised
• To be able to communicate well with both clients and customers
• Ability to demonstrate and deliver good competencies and core behaviour including those of honesty, integrity, flexibility, teamwork and enthusiasm
• Positive attitude to work and personal development
• Attend personal training programmes, as required by the company.
• To be able to communicate with clients/customers.
• Full driving licence – not essential to start but must have ambitions to drive