Apprentice Systems Designer - Marine and Navy - Wymondham

JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING EFFICIENCY UK LIMITED

Wymondham (NR18 0WY)

Closes on Friday 10 April 2026

Posted on 20 February 2026


Summary

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. 

Wage

£15,600 a year

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 All equipment + uniform

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Access to Company pension scheme

Training course
Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)
Hours
Days to be be confirmed between the hours of 8.30am - 5.00pm or as per business needs.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years

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

  • Based at our Wymondham 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

Where you'll work

Unit 403-404
Copper Smith Way
Wymondham
NR18 0WY

Training

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

Training provider

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

Training course

Engineering and manufacturing support technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
  • Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
  • Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
  • Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
  • Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
  • Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
  • Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
  • Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
  • Follow standard operating procedures.
  • Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
  • Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
  • Follow health and safety regulations, standards, and guidance.
  • Follow procedures in line with environmental and sustainability regulations, standards, and guidance. For example, segregation of resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
  • Comply with engineering standards and regulations. For example, British Standards (BS), International Organisation for Standardisation standards (ISO). European Norm (EN).
  • Analyse engineering and manufacturing data and information to support technical outputs. For example, read and interpret text, data, engineering drawings, work instructions, method statements, operation manuals.
  • Apply scientific, technical or engineering principles.
  • Apply problem solving techniques to solutions for identified technical problems.
  • Organise, plan and prioritise workflow and scheduling of work with stakeholders.
  • Identify, organise and use resources to complete tasks, considering cost, quality, safety, security and environmental impact.
  • Produce job specific technical outputs. For example, engineering drawings, quality control management, computer control programming, business improvement, adverse incident reports, technical investigations, equipment appraisals and specifications.
  • Provide support and guidance for handover of work to stakeholders. For example, checklists, product or process status, access to supporting documents.
  • Record information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, equipment service records, test results, handover documents, checklists.
  • Follow standard operating procedures.
  • Follow manufacturer's instructions. For example, safe instructions for use of products, processes and machinery.
  • Apply quality assurance and control principles and practices. For example, conduct physical checks, take samples, inspections or tests.
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques.
  • Apply team working principles.
  • Communicate in writing with others for example, stakeholders, colleagues, and managers.
  • Communicate with others verbally for example, colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
  • Carry out and record learning and development activities.
  • Apply equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.

Training schedule

You will be enrolled on a engineering and manufacturing technician Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification, ran by our training partners City college Norwich, that you will study alongside in your new role. You’ll enjoy the full support of your mentor and our dedicated apprentice training team.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5)
  • Maths (grade 5)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Team working
  • purpose led
  • customer driven
  • future focused

About this employer

Johnson Controls is a global leader in technology and industry, serving customers in over 150 countries. Our mission is to create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, and integrated infrastructure. We welcome individuals with a passion for engineering to join us in shaping a better tomorrow through our diverse range of projects and opportunities.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Upon completion, a number of internal engineering opportunities within the company will be available to you
  • All of our apprentices immediately move into full time permanent positions

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

earlycareertalent@jci.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009684.

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Closes on Friday 10 April 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.