Electrical Fire Technician

Form1 Group; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Company mobile phone

Monthly RDO

Weekly pay

On-call allowance

Overtime opportunities

Career development

Training

Community involvement

Job summary

Form1 is a proudly Australian-owned leader in essential safety services, with more than 28 years of experience and teams across Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast, Western NSW and Canberra. We are seeking an Electrical Fire Technician to join Form1 Fire in Bennetts Green, working full-time with a Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:00pm schedule, traveling regionally to client sites.

You will inspect, test, maintain and install fire protection systems, supervise apprentices, and provide on-the-job training

Qualifications

• NSW electrical licence is required.
• Driver licence and White Card are mandatory.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the region.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, maintain and install fire protection systems and equipment.
• Identify faults, report defects and recommend rectification work.
• Complete work per Australian Standards and site requirements.
• Prioritise jobs and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Maintain records of work, materials and timesheets.
• Work safely and uphold high workmanship standards.

Skills

Independent work

Customer service

Team player

Willing to travel

Communication

Australian citizen or permanent-resid

Driver licence NSW

Working with children safety awareness

Education

NSW electrical licence

Job description

Form1 is a proudly Australian-owned leader in essential safety services, with more than 28 years of experience and teams across Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast, Western NSW and Canberra.

We are known for our commitment to safety, our people and long-term client partnerships. Our employees enjoy working at Form1 because we invest in development, celebrate team success and support work-life balance.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available within our Form1 Fire business for an Electrical Fire Technician to join our Northern electrical services team, based in Bennetts Green.

You will inspect, test, maintain and install fire protection systems and equipment across a diverse range of client sites, including schools, hospitals, aged care facilities, commercial buildings and residential apartments.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, working 8-hour days, generally from 7:30am to 4:00pm, with a monthly RDO. You will travel to client sites across Newcastle, the Central Coast, the Hunter region and surrounding areas. Overtime opportunities are available when required.

You will manage your assigned jobs and communicate with clients about completed work and recommended repairs. You will work both independently and alongside other team members, providing on-the-job training and supervision to apprentices, with support from our wider Form1 Fire team.

Key Duties

Inspect, test, maintain and install fire protection systems and equipment.

Identify and accurately report faults, defects and recommended rectification work.

Complete work in accordance with relevant Australian Standards and site requirements.

Prioritise jobs and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Maintain accurate records of completed work, materials used and timesheets.

Work safely and maintain a high standard of workmanship.

Skills & Experience

Hold a current NSW electrical licence.

Hold a current NSW driver licence.

Hold a current White Card.

Be able to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Take a proactive approach to your work, with a strong focus on customer service.

Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues and work well within a team.

Be willing to travel between client sites as required.

Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

The following would be highly regarded:

Previous experience in the fire protection industry.

A technical background in electrical fire protection systems.

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to complete a Working with Children Check, police check and pre-employment medical.

Remuneration and Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package based on your qualifications and experience, including:

Fully maintained company vehicle and fuel card.

Company mobile phone.

Monthly RDO to support work-life balance.

Weekly pay, on-call allowance and overtime opportunities.

Career development and progression opportunities.

Training and support to expand your technical capabilities.

A friendly workplace with regular events organised by our culture team.

Opportunities to participate in community and charity initiatives.

Our Culture

People thrive at Form1 because we value safety, teamwork and personal growth. We offer a friendly and inclusive workplace where employees are supported to develop their skills and build long-term careers.