Fire Extinguisher Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary based on experience

Overtime

Company vehicle

Pension

Training & development

Stable employment

Local work

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fire Extinguisher Engineer for a Manchester-based role. The successful candidate will service, maintain, and inspect portable extinguishers, carrying out routine testing and reporting.

The position suits someone who communicates well with customers and can work across regional sites. Requirements include proven extinguisher servicing experience, knowledge of servicing standards, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fire Extinguisher Engineer

Extinguisher servicing

Commercial environments

Customer-facing skills

Attention to detail

UK driving licence

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.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, is comfortable dealing directly with customers and has solid experience carrying out servicing, maintenance and inspection of portable fire extinguishers.

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.

If you're an experienced Extinguisher Engineer and you're open to hearing about a new opportunity, I'd like to speak with you.