Fire Extinguisher Engineer (Trainee)

Fire Extinguisher Engineer

My client is a trusted electrical and fire safety servicing company, offering our services to both the public and private sectors. We maintain a friendly, fast and efficient service and have served a large and varied client base for the last 10 years. Client base includes landlords, architects, developers, consultants, local authorities and housing associations; looking after over 65,000 sites.

Due to continuous growth of the company, we are looking for an enthusiastic and organised fire extinguisher engineer to join our team.

Main duties & responsibilities

• Install, service and maintain Fire Extinguishers in line with the British Standards
• Conduct site surveys
• Complete appointments from a pre-scheduled diary, arranged by our Operations team
• Complete documentation detailing the work you have carried out
• Be responsible for personal stock management
• Communicate with the Operations team to ensure our customers’ needs are met
• Hold and maintain knowledge of current fire safety products and regulations

Requirements of the role:

• Full UK driving license: 6 points or less and no DR10 conviction in last 5 years
• Pass a standard DBS check
• Reliable
• Great attention to detail
• Punctual
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently

Preferred experience:

Ideally you will hold the following skills, however we are open to provide full training to a candidate who has the right qualities

• FIA Servicing and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers Qualification
• BAFE certification
• Experience of Fire Extinguisher servicing

Benefits of the role:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas break)
• An additional days holiday for each year of service up to 5 days
• Christmas shutdown period
• Company pension
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (including mental health support)
• All work equipment, PPE and uniform provided
• Company vehicle for business use
• iPad and phone for business use

Working schedule:

Full-time, Permanent, Monday to Friday

Basic Salary: £32,500.00 - £38,000.00 per annum

Company pension