Trainee Service Technician

Who we are

FM Systems, part of Johnson Controls (JCI), delivers workplace management technology that helps facilities and real estate teams create efficient, employee‑focused environments. Our solutions support space optimisation, asset management, real estate planning, scheduling and sustainability, enabling customers to improve performance and efficiency.

What you will do

We are recruiting aTrainee Field Service Technician to support the installation of our sensor technology. This is afield‑based role, primarily coveringBirmingham and the South of the UK.

During your training period, you will be required to travelUK‑wide, includingregular overnight stays away from home. You will work mainly on customer sites and must be flexible, as working hours includeshift patterns with early morning and late finishes, depending on project requirements.

This role is ideal for someone who is practical, technically minded and keen to build a career in field services.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and overtime rates
• Company van
• 25 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays and sick pay
• Comprehensive benefits package including 7% matched pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, employee discounts, Cycle to Work scheme and discounts on Johnson Controls products
• Extensive product training and on‑the‑job learning
• Supportive, collaborative working culture
• Clear career development opportunities
• Strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy

How you will do it

• Assist with the installation and testing of sensor technology
• Prepare and install hardware on customer sites
• Review floor plans to determine equipment requirements
• Maintain accurate Excel‑based installation records
• Complete on‑site system testing
• Document all work in line with company standards

What we are looking for

• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel extensively and work away from home
• Flexibility to work early and late shift patterns
• Good IT skills, including use of Excel
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Confident communicator with customers and colleagues
• Physical ability to carry out installations, including working at height using ladders, bending and working under desks

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

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