Fire Extinguisher Service Technician

TieTalent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic Salary £26,000 per annum OTE up to £40,000

4% commission on all completed works

Royal London Pension

Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays

Employee Recognition Scheme

Development and progression opportunities

Job summary

A specialized fire protection company is seeking a Fire Extinguisher Service Technician for the Yorkshire area. Responsibilities include servicing and maintaining portable extinguishers, ensuring compliance with British standards, and building customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have a background in the mechanical fire industry and strong customer service skills. Competitive salary with potential earnings up to £40,000 including commission and benefits.

Qualifications

• Competence in fire extinguisher servicing with knowledge of BS5306 parts 3 and 8.
• Full driving licence required.
• Basic knowledge of maths for calculating fire ratings.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain portable fire extinguishers.
• Plan and complete call visits efficiently.
• Liaise with customers and manage vehicle stock and equipment.

Skills

Experience in fire extinguisher servicing

Technical background in Mechanical Fire industry

Front-line customer service experience

Problem-solving capability

Computer literate

Education

Qualification in fire extinguisher servicing

BAFE / FETA qualification or equivalent

Tools

PDA/iPad/smartphone

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Fire Extinguisher Service Technician - Covering Yorkshire. Morgan Fire Protection specialises in the delivery of planned and corrective maintenance for fire detection systems and portable extinguishers. While our operational resources are primarily based around London, we proudly offer national coverage through our reactive delivery model.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Basic Salary £26,000 per annum OTE upto £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

Equal Opportunities

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.

Right to Work

Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.