Field Fire Extinguisher Engineer - Certified

Helix International Group Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare (Vitality)

Pension 5% matched

Life cover 4x salary

25 days holiday

Perkpal rewards & discounts

Job summary

Firetecnics, part of Helix International Group, seeks a Fire Extinguisher Engineer to service, maintain, commission and install portable extinguishers at customer sites across London and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy and customer service.

You will work to BS 5306-3/BS 5306-8 and BAFE SP101, carry out surveys, provide recommendations, manage stock, and uphold accreditation. A full UK driving licence and strong fault-finding are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing and maintaining portable fire extinguishers.
• Recognised extinguisher competency qualification (BAFE/BS 5306-3/3 service technician, FIA, BFC or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of BS 5306-3 and BS 5306-8 and extinguisher types, ratings and applications.
• Strong fault-finding ability, attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out annual servicing, overhaul, recharge and discharge testing of portable extinguishers per BS 5306-3.
• Inspect and maintain extinguishers, fire blankets, hose reels, signage and brackets to BS standards.
• Identify defective, out-of-date or non-compliant equipment and advise customers.
• Work to planned maintenance schedules and maximise first-visit completion.
• Commission and install new portable extinguishers with correct siting and mounting.
• Perform extinguisher surveys and recommendations for quantity and location.
• Prepare accurate quotations for additional works identified during servicing.
• Maintain asset records, service labels and certification; support audits.
• Manage van stock, parts and consumables; keep equipment in safe condition.
• Represent the company professionally on site and uphold health & safety policies.

Skills

Extinguisher servicing

BS 5306-3

BS 5306-8

BAFE SP101

Customer service

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Uptick

Job description

Firetecnics, part of Helix International Group, seeks a Fire Extinguisher Engineer to service, maintain, commission and install portable extinguishers at customer sites across London and surrounding areas. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy and customer service.

You will work to BS 5306-3/BS 5306-8 and BAFE SP101, carry out surveys, provide recommendations, manage stock, and uphold accreditation. A full UK driving licence and strong fault-finding are essential.