Portables technician

1305 Chubb Fire & Security Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Trade vehicle

Incentive scheme

Career progression

Extensive training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Chubb Fire & Security Australia in Perth is seeking a practical Field Service Technician to join the Perth Fire division. You will attend customer sites to install, service and maintain fire protection equipment, including hose reels and extinguishers, while delivering excellent on-site customer service.

The role involves using power tools, following Australian Standards, and occasional remote-site travel with overtime potential.

Qualifications

• FPAS or Cert II Fire Protection preferred or willing to obtain via in-house training.
• Current Driver's Licence is required.
• Australian citizenship or permanent resident preferred.
• Construction industry white card (or ability to obtain one).
• Some experience in a similar role with basic maintenance or mobile service delivery is desirable.
• Ability to communicate with clients on site and provide on-site service.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Willingness to travel to remote sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites to install, service and maintain fire protection equipment (hosereels, hydrants, extinguishers, detectors).
• Advise clients on portable fire protection and safety systems to meet Australian Standards.
• Provide excellent on-site customer service and guidance.
• Use power tools to install and repair portable fire equipment.
• Plan and organise scheduling using the Field Service app.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

On-site communication

Safety awareness

Education

FPAS or Cert II Fire Protection

Current Driver's Licence

White card

Tools

Power tools

Field service app

Job description

Are you a service focused individual looking to start your career in the Fire industry? This is an opportunity to join Chubb Fire and Security where you will benefit from employment stability, progression opportunities as well a range of additional benefits that come with working with a market leader.

About us

A leading provider of fire safety and security solutions, we at Chubb Fire & Security Australia are driven by a powerful purpose - to make the world a safer place. We start by living by our value of PROTECT PEOPLE FIRST. We are an industry leader and part of the API Fire and Security group of companies.

About the Role

Based out of our leading Perth Fire division you will have responsibility to attend customer sites to install, service and maintain fire protection equipment including hose reels, hydrants, extinguishers, and other related products including testing of smoke detectors.

• Servicing portable fire equipment on our customer premises and recommending portable fire protection and safety systems and equipment to comply with specific Australian Standards.
• Providing excellent Customer service and advice to our clients on site.
• Using power tools to install and repair portable fire equipment such as extinguishers and blankets.
• Opportunity for overtime pay when travelling to remote sites.
• Using Field Service mobile phone application to plan and organise your schedule.

About You

• FPAS or Certificate II in Fire Protection is preferred or willing to obtain with in house training.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Australia Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• A construction industry white card (or the ability to obtain one).
• Some experience in a similar role where you are responsible for basic maintenance and/or mobile service delivery is desirable.
• An appreciation of excellent customer service and the ability to communicate with clients on site.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• The ability to work away from home when required - Remote sites.
• Demonstrate efficiency through prior time and route planning.
• Can prepare written reports and quotations where required.
• Be a proactive member of the team.

What we will offer you

• Highly competitive rates of pay, with a tool of a Trade Vehicle.
• Portable Service technician incentive scheme paid monthly.
• The opportunity to progress your career with a global name in the fire safety industry.
• Unparalleled training and excellent opportunities for qualification assistance.
• Working for a global organisation which brings job stability and where you are treated like family.
• Join a supportive and enthusiastic team environment, with a great culture.
• Access to an employee discount platform called People Matters, with access to hundreds of discounts from health, groceries, electronics and more.

All applications and enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.

We believe in diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from different backgrounds. This includes First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ and all cultural and language background.

Additional Information

About Us, Our Culture & What We Can Offer You

Established over 200 years ago, Chubb Fire & Security are a global business driven by keeping people and the world safe. We provide essential systems, equipment and services, from digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms, to fire detection and suppression systems. Offering a full range of innovative products and services to a broad range of customers, from local independent business, to many of the FTSE 100 companies.

We believe we offer a unique working culture, where you are as important to us as our customers, and we want you to feel that everyday. We are proud to offer extensive training to all of our new Advisors, fully supporting, and enabling you to thrive in your new role and beyond, with ongoing career development opportunities throughout your career journey with us.

#BR-CB When you join Chubb, you join a business that has been providing fire safety and security solutions and services for more than 200 years. This heritage inspires us to be innovative; we've become experts at adapting to new technologies and now work for organisations of all sizes and sectors around the world. We do this without ever losing our human touch.

Our localised, personal service is delivered through an expansive global network that includes 12,000+ experts, each one focused on protecting, securing and optimising facilities and operations.