Fire Extinguisher Service Technician

GET Staff; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

20 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Additional leave with length ofService

Employee Ownership Trust

Pension scheme

Mobile phone

Flexible working hours

Overtime

Job summary

GET Staff in Oxfordshire is seeking a Fire Extinguisher Service Technician to service and maintain fire extinguishers across Oxfordshire and Thames Valley. The role covers routine servicing, installation, and replacement, with a focus on quality and compliance with British Standards.

The package offers a base salary of £28,000 with 10% commission, 37.5 hours per week, flexible start times, a company van, and substantial annual leave. Training and DBS checks may be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fire extinguisher servicing or maintenance.
• BAFE qualification desirable, training can be considered for the right candidate.
• Understanding of relevant British Standards would be beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine fire extinguisher servicing, maintenance and installation in accordance with relevant British Standards.
• Inspecting and servicing a target of approximately 30/40 extinguishers per day.
• Replacing extinguishers where required and collecting equipment for disposal.
• Planning daily routes and service visits efficiently.
• Delivering and collecting fire safety equipment as required.
• Maintaining accurate service records and ensuring compliance with BAFE requirements.
• Following site health and safety procedures.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers.

Skills

Extinguisher servicing

Maintenance

Full UK driving licence

Physically fit

Education

BAFE qualification

Job description

Fire Extinguisher Service Technician - Oxfordshire - £28,000 Plus Commission

• £28,000 (negotiable depending on experience) plus 10% commission
• Minimal paperwork and no demanding sales targets or KPIs
• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
• Company van provided
• Covering Oxfordshire / Thames Valley (Didcot, Abingdon, Wallingford and surrounding areas)
• 20 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and an additional week off over Christmas
• Additional annual leave with length of service
• Employee Ownership Trust scheme, pension scheme, mobile phone
• Flexible working hours, with the option to start and finish earlier
• Some overtime available
• Paid travel time (30 minutes each way)
• Supportive, trusting working environment

Fire Extinguisher Service Technician Company Overview

Our client is a well-established, long-standing fire protection business, providing fire extinguisher servicing and maintenance to a wide range of commercial clients.

Despite being a relatively small business, they have developed long standing relationships with major blue-chip organisations, prestigious universities, science parks and leading businesses across Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley.

With a close-knit team and a strong reputation for quality and customer service, the company offers a relaxed, supportive working environment where technicians are trusted to manage their own workloads without unnecessary pressure or sales targets.

Fire Extinguisher Service Technician Role and Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine fire extinguisher servicing, maintenance and installation in accordance with relevant British Standards.
• Inspecting and servicing a target of approximately 30/40 extinguishers per day
• Replacing extinguishers where required and collecting equipment for disposal
• Planning daily routes and service visits efficiently
• Delivering and collecting fire safety equipment as required
• Maintaining accurate service records and ensuring compliance with BAFE requirements
• Following site health and safety procedures
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with customers

Fire Extinguisher Service Technician Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in fire extinguisher servicing or maintenance
• BAFE qualification desirable, although training can be considered for the right candidate
• Understanding of relevant British Standards would be beneficial
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to undergo a DBS check
• Physically fit and comfortable regularly handling extinguishers