Level 4 Fire Alarm Design Apprentice Engineer

Summary

To support the design and planning of our specialist systems. This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong interest in electrical design, technical planning, and software. You’ll gain practical experience working on real-world projects while studying towards a relevant Level 4 Elec Engineering HNC qualification.

Wage

£24,242.40 a year

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Training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 09:00 - 17:00. Friday, 09:00 - 16:30.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The Fire Alarm Design Engineer will be responsible for producing designs, detailed information for manufacturing, scheduling parts, whilst ensuring business deadlines and requirements are achieved. This will involve good collaboration with numerous other departments to ensure clear and accurate information is delivered, meeting the clients and company’s requirements, whilst providing continuous improvements.

The Fire Alarm Design Engineer will promote excellent working standards and customer practices by having a hands-on approach to completing projects.

Skills & Knowledge:

Comfortable with computers and willing to learn CAD and technical software
Good problem-solving and communication skills
Organised and able to manage time across multiple tasks
Logical thinking and excellent attention to detail
Excellent organisational skills

Key duties:

Understand and work to BS5839
Evaluate and understand scope and responsibilities of projects
Understand the legislative requirements and standards applicable to provide a compliant and comprehensive design
Liaise with other departments (where relevant) and customers to ensure all aspects are understood and communicated correctly.
Liaise with customer and other parties (in house and external) to forge a mutually acceptable agreed route
Clarify responsibilities and understand basic contractual elements
Confirm proposals in comprehensive correspondence & design statements
Help design and plan fire alarm systems for new and upgraded installations
Prepare and produce a fully compliant design in line with the applicable standards and project requirements
Liaise with the project team and customers to ensure design documents align with client requirements
Prioritise workload to ensure projects are developed in time with customers’ requirements
Prepare a fully detailed schedule of the equipment required to meet the design produced
Assist in the creation and revision of schematics and layout drawings
Use CAD and other specialist software to produce accurate system diagrams
Manage changes to the design and required equipment for the project
Assist with preparing technical documentation, project packs, and handover files
Help maintain accurate project records and schedules
Confirm proposals in comprehensive correspondence & design statements
Be responsive to ongoing demands and correspondence.
Input into and help with improving the quality and service within the area
Have a high regard and standard for delivering customer service
Occasionally attend site visits to aid with technical and design related issues

Where you'll work

Heath Mill Road
Wombourne
Wolverhampton
WV5 8AN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Your training course

Engineering manufacturing technician (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.
Read and extract relevant engineering and manufacturing related data and information (such as workplans or project plans, schedules, drawings, specifications, production data, quality reports, costing data, statistical information) drawing accurate conclusions and making informed decisions.
Use project management tools, such as Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT), stakeholder matrices, risk mapping, radar chart and summary risk profiles.
Use problem solving tools such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Fishbone, Practical Problem Solving (PPS) and Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
Analyse and interpret data and information in order to generate manufacturing engineering documentation such as Parts Per Million (PPM) quality adherence, cost analysis and test data.
Communicate using the appropriate method for the audience such as, formal and informal presentations, written reports, verbal, electronic, social media and incorporating relevant and appropriate data or metrics.
Use the approved process and quality compliance procedure to create or amend engineering or manufacturing documentation.
Use lean tools and techniques, such as Six Sigma, 8 Wastes, Workplace organisation such as 5S's (sort, set in order, shine, standardise and sustain), Kaizen and Poka-Yoke (Error proofing).
Apply documentation control processes and procedures such as format, location, access, authorisation.
Use financial planning, recording and review processes and documentation such as departmental budgets, estimating, cost control, cost forecasting, and investment appraisal.
Use computer based software systems or packages such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), Data Analytics and Databases.

Your training plan

You will be required to attend the Institute of Technology, 1 day per week in term time only
You will be assigned an assessor who will visit you in the workplace every 8 weeks to support you with your apprenticeship
You will receive a Level 4 HNC Engineering Manufacturing Technician qualification upon successful completion of your apprenticeship

More training information

Full training will be provided on SSG products
20% off the job training during working hours

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4/Level 2 Functional Skills)
Maths (grade C/4/Level 2 Functional Skills)

Other in:

Engineering/Maths/Science (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Team working
Interest in electrical systems
Thirst for knowledge
Aptitude to learn

About this company

At SSG we believe that human interaction is an essential part of the care giving process, and that good technology should enable caregivers to be free from unnecessary distractions, so they can focus on giving their patients the care they need, when they need it. That’s why, for almost 60 years, we have been developing smart solutions and technologies that connect people and systems to provide safer, heathier environments for both staff and patients in the acute care setting. From our first electronic nurse ‘call bell’ system launched in 1964, that enabled patients in hospital to call for help, we have continued to explore ways that technology can work for our customers. Whether that is providing essential critical alarms, integrated communication systems or software solutions to enhance clinical workflow, our focus is on keeping patients safe, providing a calming environment, and giving our customers more time to care. We are proud to be a British manufacturer, with a strong heritage in product design, build and installation. As technology advances, our digital solutions can help customers evolve with the ever-changing demands of the healthcare environment, preserving resources, reducing costs and improving patient care. Our people are inspired and empowered to develop best in class solutions that have a positive impact on the patient and carer experience. As part of the Halma family, we are passionate about creating a safer, cleaner and healthier future for everyone, every day. OUR PURPOSE – To create a world where every patient feels safe. OUR VISION – A world where technology works for people, so that caregivers have more time to care for their patients. OUR MISSION – We provide smart communication solutions, connecting caregivers, patients and data, to improve workflow and decision making, so that patients get the care they need, when they need it.

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Company benefits

Practical, hands on experience across multiple departments Mentoring from experienced engineers and project managers Opportunities to work on live customer projects from day one Holiday allowance Pension scheme

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to remain at SSG in a suitable open vacancy at the time the apprentice completes the course, we have had apprentices recently follow on into permanent roles within the business and have been successful in offering this for a number of years.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Chloe Powell

Chloe.Powell@dudleycol.ac.uk

01384 363158

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332064.

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