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Location:
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Employment:
Full time
Closing Date:
12 January 2026

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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

Assist senior engineers in the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
Learn to read and interpret technical drawings, plans, and specifications
Support in identifying faults, carrying out repairs, and replacing components when required
Follow company procedures and ensure compliance with relevant fire protection standards (e.g., BS EN 12845, LPCB)
Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicles in good working condition
Complete training modules, attend safety briefings, and participate in assessments as part of professional development
Foster positive communication with clients, contractors, and team members on site
Ensure health and safety protocols are strictly observed at all times

Skills & Attributes

Practical, hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
Willingness to learn and take direction from senior engineers
Good communication skills and a professional attitude
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in varying site conditions
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
Basic understanding of plumbing, mechanical systems, or construction (desirable but not essential)

Qualifications & Requirements

GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English (required)
Full UK driving licence
CSCS card or willingness to obtain one
Right to work in the UK
No previous experience necessary—full training is provided

Training & Progression

Structured training programme leading to qualifications such as:

LPCB / BAFE training modules
NVQ in Fire Sprinkler Installation
In-house technical and safety training

Clear progression path to roles such as:

Fire Sprinkler Engineer
Lead Engineer
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 £10,000!

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.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Join our Mitie Team.

Together our diversity makes us stronger.