Portables Technician - Fire Protection

Alexon Fire Protection; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Mobile phone provided

Career growth opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Alexon Fire Protection in Melbourne is seeking a Fire Equipment Technician to service portable fire equipment and safety systems across commercial, residential and industrial sites. This hands-on role operates in a metro Melbourne setting with a central Port Melbourne depot, offering a permanent full-time position and a company vehicle plus mobile phone.

The role includes ongoing training and clear opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in fire protection or portable equipment servicing.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
• White Card.
• Current Working With Children Check.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Good communication and attention to detail.
• Applicants must have full unrestricted working rights in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Service and test portable fire equipment (extinguishers, fire blankets, etc.)
• Conduct hose reel and unpumped hydrant testing
• Perform access & egress inspections
• Test fire and exit doors
• Inspect emergency and exit lighting systems
• Complete reports using digital system (Uptick)

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Uptick

Job description

The Role

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Fire Equipment Technician to join our Melbourne team.

This is a hands‑on role servicing portable fire equipment and essential fire safety systems across a variety of commercial, residential, and industrial sites.

• Metro Melbourne Work
• Central Port Melbourne Depot
• Company Work Vehicle + Phone | Full-Time | Career Growth

Key Responsibilities

• Service and test portable fire equipment (extinguishers, fire blankets, etc.)
• Conduct hose reel and unpumped hydrant testing
• Perform access & egress inspections
• Test fire and exit doors
• Inspect emergency and exit lighting systems
• Complete reports using digital system (Uptick)

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• Company work vehicle and mobile phone provided
• Strong pipeline of consistent work
• Supportive team and management
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to grow within the fire protection industry

About You

• Minimum 6 months experience in fire protection or portable equipment servicing (desirable)
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• White Card
• Current Working With Children Check
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Good communication and attention to detail
• Applicants must have full unrestricted working rights in Australia

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Experience with Uptick
• VBA registration (unpumped hydrants)
• Working With Children Check & Police Check
• Knowledge of Australian Standards (AS1851 etc.)

About Us

Alexon is a leading provider of fire protection services with over 20 years of experience across Victoria.

We maintain fire safety systems in over 4,000 buildings spanning Metropolitan Melbourne and beyond, including residential apartments, shopping centres, schools, and commercial facilities. We ensure compliance, safety, and reliability.