Fire Extinguisher Technician

Marlowe Fire & Security; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national fire protection company is seeking a Fire Extinguisher Service Technician to manage servicing and maintenance of portable extinguishers throughout Manchester and surrounding counties. The ideal candidate will have experience in fire extinguisher servicing, hold relevant qualifications, and possess strong customer service skills. Salary starts at £27,000 per annum, with commission opportunities, paid holidays, and potential development. Travel for training and job duties is expected.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Paid holidays

Employee recognition scheme

Commission on completed works

Qualifications

• Experience in fire extinguisher servicing with a qualification to prove competence.
• Ability to work unsupervised with problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to travel for work and training when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers.
• Build professional relationships with clients.
• Liaise with Service Administrators to meet customer needs.

Skills

Fire extinguisher servicing

Customer service experience

Technical problem-solving

Computer literacy

Education

Qualification in fire safety

Full driving licence

Tools

PDA / iPad / smartphone

Excel

Word

Job description

Fire Extinguisher Service Technician - Manchester and Surrounding Counties

Are you passionate about fire safety and protection? 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.

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

Morgan Fire Protections Fire Extinguisher Service Technicians

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.

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

• As well as having all the usual attributes of a great Morgan Fire Protection employee, such as a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, well presented and professional at all times, ability to work alone and as part of a team. For this specific opportunity, we are looking for candidates who offer:
• 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

• Our commitment to attracting, rewarding & retaining talent.
• Basic salary £27,000 per annum OTE up to £40,000.
• 4% commission on all completed works.
• 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.

A Little More About Morgan Fire Protection

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.

Yet, we have the luxury of being part of a larger group of businesses within the fire protection, security, and building management systems industry. This connection allows us to share best practices, access learning and development academies, and benefit from human resource specialists and industry knowledge. This synergy ensures we are constantly improving and staying ahead in the critical service industry.

Our commitment: We are large enough to provide comprehensive, industry‑leading solutions, yet small enough to deliver a personal and caring service to each client.

Our businesses include:

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

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. Together, we can create a workplace where everyone thrives.

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.