FIRE TECHNICIAN | FIRE PANELS

Thentic; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

Toll tag

Weekly breakfasts

Job summary

Thentic, a decades‑old fire protection business, is seeking an experienced Fire Technician for a varied mix of service, testing, installations and project work. The role offers roughly 50% service/testing and 50% installation work across diverse sites.

Opportunity to progress; car provided, fuel card and toll tag, and a company car. Join a supportive team with ongoing professional development and a culture that values teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Fire Technician with fire detection/alarm systems.
• Experience testing and servicing fire detection and alarm systems.
• Electrical work related to fire systems is preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand layouts.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and efficient work methods.
• Good communication when dealing with customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine testing and service of fire panels and systems.
• Diagnose faults, troubleshoot issues and carry out repairs.
• Install, commission and upgrade fire detection and alarm systems.
• Work on new installations, upgrades and refurbishment projects.
• Complete compliance documents, service reports and maintenance records.
• Liaise with customers, site contacts and internal teams to coordinate works.
• Ensure work complies with relevant standards and requirements.
• Work independently and as part of a team across service and project environments.
• Join a vibrant team with a family-valued culture and regular breakfasts.

Skills

Fire Technician experience

Testing & servicing

Electrical knowledge

Reading technical drawings

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

Education

Electrical qualifications & accreditations

Job description

Our client is a decades established fire protection business delivering a comprehensive range of fire service, testing and install construction services for commercial, industrial and residential environments.

With a strong reputation for quality workmanship, vibrant company culture, technical expertise and service, the business supports a diverse customer base through ongoing project delivery.

Due to continued growth, an opportunity is available for an experienced Fire Technician looking for a varied role combining routine servicing and testing with hand-on installation and project work. If you are a general Tech through to A-Grade there is opportunity for either.

Position

This position offers a great balance of approximately 50% service and testing work and 50% installations and projects, providing variety beyond a traditional maintenance-focused technician role.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct routine testing & service of fire panels and systems.
• Diagnose faults, troubleshoot technical issues and carry out repairs.
• Install, commission and upgrade fire detection and alarm systems.
• Work across new installations, system upgrades and refurbishment projects.
• Complete relevant compliance documentation, service reports and maintenance records.
• Liaise with customers, site contacts and internal teams to coordinate works.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with relevant standards & requirements.
• Work independently and collaboratively across service and project environments.
• Collaborate with a vibrant team, weekly breakfasts, and work perks.
• Going direct to site most mornings not to office or warehouse.
• Pay rate varied on experience $40 - $60 per hour + car provided.
• Pay is varied if a Technician level or Electrician A-Grade could be more.
• Fuel Card and Toll Tag is provided along with the company car.
• Varied position combining service, testing, installations and project work.
• Drive straight to site most mornings not to office or warehouse.
• Join a decades established and growing fire protection business.
• Exposure to a diverse range of sites, systems and technical challenges.
• Opportunity to develop further expertise across both kinds of work.
• Supportive team environment with experienced industry professionals.
• Long-term career stability and opportunities for professional development.
• Team breakfasts, get togethers and a family valued culture.

Experience Needed

• Previous experience working as a Fire Technician.
• Experience in testing, servicing on fire detection and alarm systems.
• Advantage if you are an Electrician or an A-Grade Electrician
• Practical experience general electrical work towards fire systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and understand layouts.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to work efficiently.
• Good communication skills and approach when dealing with customers.
• Relevant electrical, cabling or fire industry qualifications and accreditations will be highly regarded.

For a private conversation or more information, please call Sean on 0483 908 ***, or (07) 3186 2***.