Fire Equipment Service Technician

Approved Fire Gear; Maitland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully maintained company vehicle

Uniform and all required equipment

Structured on-the-job training

Support to obtain industry quals

Job summary

Approved Fire Gear in East Maitland, NSW, is seeking a motivated Portable Fire Equipment Service Technician to join our team. The role is based from our East Maitland office and involves servicing customers across the Hunter, Newcastle and Central Coast regions.

You will inspect and maintain portable fire equipment, service extinguishers, hoses and blankets, report defects, and prepare service reports. A driver’s licence is essential and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates reliable, positive and professional attitude.
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting, testing, servicing and maintaining portable fire equipment.
• Servicing extinguishers, hoses and blankets.
• Identifying and reporting equipment defects and compliance issues.
• Completing service reports and compliance documentation.
• Managing daily service schedules and attending client sites.
• Providing professional and friendly customer service.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing

Job description

Approved Fire Gear (AFG) | Full-Time | East Maitland, NSW

Experienced technician or looking to build a career in fire protection? Join our team!

Approved Fire Gear (AFG) is looking for a motivated, reliable and customer-focused Portable Fire Equipment Service Technician to join our growing team.

Based from our East Maitland office, this is a hands‑on, field‑based role servicing customers throughout the Hunter, Newcastle and Central Coast regions.

Established in 1980, AFG is a proudly family‑owned Australian business with more than 45 years of experience in the fire protection industry. We pride ourselves on delivering quality service, building lasting customer relationships and providing practical fire safety solutions.

About the Role

Working from our East Maitland office, you will attend a variety of commercial and industrial customer sites across the region.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inspecting, testing, servicing and maintaining portable fire equipment.
• Servicing fire extinguishers, fire hose reels and fire blankets.
• Identifying and reporting equipment defects and compliance issues.
• Completing service reports and compliance documentation.
• Managing daily service schedules and attending customer sites.
• Providing professional and friendly customer service.
• Maintaining a safe, organised and professional work environment.

About You

We're interested in hearing from both experienced technicians and people looking to develop a career in the fire protection industry.

You will ideally have:

• A reliable, positive and professional attitude.
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing or higher is desirable but not essential.
• Previous experience in the fire protection industry is advantageous.
• Candidates new to the industry are encouraged to apply.
• Current driver's licence is essential.
• Training and development opportunities will be provided to the right candidate.

What’s on Offer?

We recognise that an experienced, qualified technician brings different skills to someone starting their career. Our remuneration and employment package will reflect your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

For an experienced technician:

• Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience.
• Fully maintained company vehicle.
• Uniform and all required equipment.

For someone new to the industry:

• Structured on‑the‑job training.
• Support to obtain relevant industry qualifications.
• Appropriate tools, equipment and support.
• The opportunity to build a long‑term career with an established business.

Why Join Approved Fire Gear?

At AFG, you're not just another employee. We're a family‑owned business that has continued to grow since 1980, built on strong relationships, industry knowledge and a commitment to doing things properly.

We value our people, support professional development and believe in creating an environment where our team can grow and succeed.

If you're an experienced technician looking for your next opportunity, or someone with the right attitude looking to get your foot in the door of the fire protection industry, we'd love to hear from you.