Apprentice Systems Designer

📍Nottingham. You will be based at our Nottingham office 5 days per week.

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 design your future? 🚢
Join Johnson Controls and dive into the world of Global Marine and Naval team. By joining Johnson Controls you will be joining a global leader in engineering and integrated solutions.

We help protect 90% of the world’s top fifty marine and oil and gas companies for all types of assets and facilities. From Global navies, tankers, cruise ships, drill ships, cargo vessels, oil tankers, platform supply vessels to Mega yachts around the world.

What You’ll Be Up To:

• Based at our Nottingham facility, you'll learn key concepts related to all products and equipment for our Global Marine and Navy department.

• You'll collaborate on projects with the broader engineering team, spread across our four UK production sites.

• As you progress, you'll gain a broad understanding of various roles, spending time in projects, production sales, and site services.

• You'll learn the concepts of design and engineering drawing in 2D AutoCAD.

• You'll enhance your knowledge in testing and configuring systems and using production software.

• Once you're familiar with Johnson Controls products, you'll have the opportunity to transition to our projects department and work on large-scale projects.

• You'll work with suppliers to ensure everything is manufactured and tested correctly.

• With familiarity in our products and systems, you'll be given the chance to participate in our large-scale projects.

• You'll work closely with the wider engineering team and assist in project estimation.

• You will be required to ensure that you adhere to safe working practices and also be able to take instructions and act upon them in a prompt and professional manner.

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:
🎓 West Nottingham College
📚 Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician
🧠 Mix of college learning and hands-on mentoring. College is day release, done at college

What You’ll Need:
✅ GCSEs in English & Maths-Grade 5 (C) or above
✅ Full UK driving licence
✅ Ability to pass BPSS clearance
✅ 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 provided
📅 25 days holiday + bank holidays
💼 Access to Company pension scheme

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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