Apprentice Residential Sprinkler Engineer

A & F SPRINKLERS LIMITED

Rochdale (OL11 2PX)

Closes on Thursday 15 January 2026

Posted on 12 December 2025

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Summary

A&F Sprinklers is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Residential Sprinkler Engineer. This apprenticeship offers hands-on engineering experience, training across the full sprinkler system lifecycle, and excellent opportunities for career progression within a supportive and employee-owned organisation.

Wage

£16,000 a year

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£8.31 Per Hour

Training course
Engineering operative (level 2)
Hours
8.30 am to 4.30 pm Mon to Friday.

37 hours a week

Start date

Friday 16 January 2026

Duration

1 year 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

As an Engineering Operative Apprentice specialising in Residential Sprinkler Systems, you will develop skills across the full end-to-end process of sprinkler engineering. You will gain exposure to design, tenders, project engineering, sales support, office administration, health & safety processes and site-based requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Learning and supporting the full lifecycle of residential sprinkler systems
  • Supporting tendering, design, and project administration tasks
  • Assisting engineers and office staff with daily operational requirements
  • Contributing to technical documentation, reports and customer information
  • Developing an understanding of health & safety regulations and site compliance
  • Working as part of a professional engineering team
  • Attending Rochdale Training to complete the Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship
  • Following company procedures, maintaining accuracy and contributing to excellent service delivery

This role offers a unique, varied pathway that combines technical learning, project skills and practical engineering development.

Where you'll work

Unit 4
Gorrels Way
Trans-Pennine Trading Estate
Rochdale
OL11 2PX

Training

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

Training provider

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

  • Engineering Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship
  • Training delivered through Rochdale Training Association, including dedicated off-the-job training and onsite mentoring

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade Grade 4/C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working

Other requirements

  • Some tasks may involve working on-site
  • Must adhere to strict health & safety standards
  • Engineering environments can be fast-paced and require accuracy
  • Commitment to both practical work and apprenticeship study is essential

About this employer

A&F Sprinklers has been a trusted provider of fire protection solutions for over 30 years. With a reputation for excellence, innovation and professional service, the company continues to grow and invest heavily in the development of its people. A&F Sprinklers is proud to be an employee-owned business, offering exceptional opportunities for career progression, training and long-term development. This apprenticeship is an ideal starting point for anyone looking to build a lasting career in engineering, specifically sprinkler systems installation, design, and project operations.

After this apprenticeship

A&F Sprinklers invest heavily in training and development. Successful apprentices may progress into:

  • Residential Sprinkler Engineer
  • Design Technician
  • Project Engineer
  • Site Installation Technician
  • Additional training and internal development schemes

Long-term career routes within the business are supported and encouraged.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004996.

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Closes on Thursday 15 January 2026

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