Fire Extinguisher Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and tools provided

Company pension

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Stable, long-term employment

Local/regional work where possible

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fire Extinguisher Engineer to service and maintain portable extinguishers across commercial sites in Manchester. The role involves routine inspections, identifying faults, and replacing extinguishers as required, with accurate reporting and adherence to company procedures.

Applicants should have prior extinguisher servicing experience, be reliable and professional, and hold a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing portable fire extinguishers.
• Knowledge of servicing and maintaining extinguishers.
• Experience across commercial environments.
• BAFE or FIA qualifications are advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain portable fire extinguishers.
• Carry out routine inspections and testing.
• Identify defective equipment and report actions.
• Replace and commission extinguishers where required.
• Complete service documentation and reports.
• Ensure work complies with standards and procedures.
• Liaise professionally with customers and site contacts.
• Maintain company vehicle, tools and equipment.

Skills

Fire Extinguisher Engineer experience

Customer-facing skills

Attention to detail

BAFE/FIA qualifications

Driving licence (UK)

Commercial environments experience

Job description

Fire Extinguisher Engineer

LOCATION - Manchester

Up to £35,000 Base + Overtime + Benefits

Alecto Recruitment is looking to hear from experienced Fire Extinguisher Engineers looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with an established Fire & Security business.

What You Get

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company vehicle and tools provided.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Stable, long-term employment.
• Local/regional work where possible.
• Supportive team and experienced management.

What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing and maintaining portable fire extinguishers.
• Carrying out routine inspections and testing.
• Identifying defective equipment and recommending appropriate action.
• Replacing and commissioning extinguishers where required.
• Completing service documentation and reports.
• Ensuring work is carried out in accordance with relevant standards and company procedures.
• Liaising professionally with customers and site contacts.
• Maintaining company vehicle, tools and equipment.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Fire Extinguisher Engineer.
• Good knowledge of portable fire extinguisher servicing and maintenance.
• Experience working across commercial environments.
• Strong customer-facing skills.
• Good attention to detail and accurate paperwork.
• Relevant BAFE, FIA or extinguisher-related qualifications are advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Someone reliable, professional and proud of the standard of their work.