Apprentice Residential Sprinkler Engineer

Level: 2


Employer: A & F SPRINKLERS LIMITED


Location: Unit 4

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.

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Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Expected start date: 16/02/2026

Hours per week: 37 hours

Wage: (Annually)

Job role includes

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.

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About 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.

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  • weighting: Essential
  • qualificationType: GCSE
  • subject: Maths and English
  • grade: Grade 4/C or above

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

    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.

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

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Duration: 18 months

Expected start date: 28/3/2022

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: 146.25 (weekly)

Job role includes

  • Explore what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
  • Understand what it means to be an apprentice.
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  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills