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Job Title: Trainee Fire Sprinkler Engineer
Location: Nationwide
Employment Type: Full-Time
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and practical individual to join our team as a Trainee Fire Sprinkler Engineer. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and industry-recognised qualifications in the installation, maintenance, and testing of fire sprinkler systems. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced engineers to develop the skills needed to become a fully qualified Fire Sprinkler Engineer.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assist senior engineers in the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
2. Learn to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications
3. Support in identifying faults, carrying out repairs, and replacing components when required
4. Follow company procedures and ensure compliance with relevant fire protection standards (e.g., BS EN, LPCB)
5. Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicles in good working condition
6. Complete training modules, attend safety briefings, and participate in assessments as part of professional development
7. Foster positive communication with clients, contractors, and team members on site
8. Ensure health and safety protocols are strictly observed at all times
Skills & Attributes
9. Practical, hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
10. Willingness to learn and take direction from senior engineers
11. Good communication skills and a professional attitude
12. Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying site conditions
13. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
14. Basic understanding of plumbing, mechanical systems, or construction (desirable but not essential)
Qualifications & Requirements
15. GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English (required)
16. Full UK driving licence
17. CSCS card or willingness to obtain one
18. Right to work in the UK
19. No previous experience necessary—full training is provided
Training & Progression
20. Structured training programme leading to qualifications such as:
21. LPCB / BAFE training modules
22. NVQ in Fire Sprinkler Installation
23. In-house technical and safety training
24. Clear progression path to roles such as:
25. Fire Sprinkler Engineer
26. Lead Engineer
27. Project Supervisor / Manager
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .