Fire Extinguisher Service Technician

Morgan Fire Protection; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire safety service provider in the UK is seeking a technician to service and maintain portable fire extinguishers. The role involves customer interactions, effective time management, and home visits. Candidates should have experience in fire extinguisher servicing, technical knowledge, and must be qualified to BAFE / FETA or equivalent. Offering a salary of £27,000 OTE up to £40,000 plus benefits including a pension and paid holidays.

Benefits

4% commission on all completed works

Pension

Life Assurance 4x Salary

Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays

Employee Recognition Scheme

Development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a qualification to prove competence in fire extinguisher servicing.
• Experience of maintaining fire extinguishers is essential.
• Flexibility to travel for work and training when required.
• Must be able to create quotes and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Install, service & maintain portable fire extinguishers.
• Plan and complete call visits efficiently.
• Build professional relationships with clients.
• Carry out scheduled & reactive maintenance.

Skills

Experience in fire extinguisher servicing

Technical background in the Mechanical Fire industry

Front-line customer service experience

Computer literacy

Basic knowledge of maths

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

Qualification to prove competence in fire extinguisher servicing

Qualified to BAFE / FETA or equivalent

Job description

Carry out the servicing and maintenance of Portable fire extinguishers. All equipment will be provided to allow high standards of service, installation and maintenance of Portable fire extinguishers in line with the Current British Standard Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Install, Service & Maintain Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Work in line with current British standards and customer requirements.
• Plan and complete call visits within your designated region, ensuring maximum efficiency and best use of resources.
• Build professional and effective relationships with a wide client base.
• Be accountable for ensuring effective area planning to maximise travel time and time on customer premises.
• Carry out scheduled & reactive maintenance in a timely, efficient & cost-effective manner.
• Effectively communicate with our customers to ensure a good understanding of system/equipment status.
• Liaise with Service Administrators to ensure the needs of our customers are met.
• Be responsible for the management & security of vehicle stock, tools & equipment.
• Carry out full surveys of customer sites to assess for fire equipment and signage
• Approach all training positively & professionally complete all duties.
• Travel and some stopovers are expected during the training period and busier months.

At our core, we are a small, regionally focused business that prides itself on delivering a bespoke and reactive service. Our clients receive undivided attention and dedication, ensuring their needs are met with precision and care.

Our Businesses Include

• Alarm Communications acl.uk.com/careers
• Clymac clymac.co.uk/careers
• FAFS Fire & Security fafsfireandsecurity.com/careers
• Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression marlowefireandsecurity.com/vacancies/
• Morgan Fire Protection morganfire.co.uk/recruitment/
• Marlowe Smoke Control marlowe-aov.co.uk/careers/
• Marlowe Fire & Security marlowefireandsecurity.com/vacancies

Desired Candidate Qualities

• Experience in fire extinguisher servicing, hold a qualification to prove competence and have good knowledge BS5306 parts 3 and 8.
• Technical background in the Mechanical Fire industry.
• Experience of front-line customer service.
• Previous experience of maintaining fire extinguishers is essential.
• Qualified to BAFE / FETA or equivalent, and ongoing refresher training every three years with certificated evidence.
• Ability to work unsupervised with the capability to problem solve.
• Flexibility to travel for work and training when required
• Experience in other Mechanical Fire Systems would be advantageous.
• Must be computer literate and be conversant with email, Word, Excel and be able to work with a PDA/iPad/smartphone.
• Must have a basic knowledge of maths and be able to calculate fire ratings.
• Must be able to create quotes and recommendations to send to the customer.
• Full driving licence.

At Morgan Fire Protection, we cultivate a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive environment where everyone can truly be themselves. We celebrate individuality and believe that a culture of inclusion helps us better serve our customers and innovate as a team. Our commitment to equal opportunities means we're here to support you—if you need any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, just let us know. Together, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives.

Compensation and Benefits

Basic Salary - £27,000 per annum plus commission on all completed works OTE up to £40,000. Overtime & Paid Time. Pension, Life Assurance & much more. Please see our generous remuneration packages below.

• Basic Salary - £27,000 per annum OTE up to £40,000
• 4% commission on all completed works
• Overtime & Paid Time
• Royal London Pension
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays
• Paid Candidate Referral Scheme - up to £1,000 per referral, unlimited referrals.
• Mental Health & Well-being Scheme
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Development and progression opportunities

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