Fire Extinguisher Technician

Marlowe Fire & Security Group Recruitment; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fire and security industry is seeking a Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician to join their North East team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire extinguisher maintenance, excellent customer service skills, and relevant qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Pension plan

Life assurance 4x salary

Paid holidays plus bank holidays

Additional holiday for years of service

Birthday holiday

Mental health & well-being scheme

Employee recognition scheme

Development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential experience in maintaining fire extinguishers.
• Strong background in customer service.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain portable fire extinguishers and suppression systems.
• Manage equipment and vehicle stock effectively.
• Plan service visits efficiently to meet customer needs.

Skills

Customer service

Mechanical troubleshooting

Fire extinguisher maintenance

Education

BAFE / FETA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician- North East

Marlowe Fire & Security are the fastest growing fire & security business in the UK. From initial design, supply and installation, through to ongoing maintenance and monitoring, we maintain the capability to help prevent, detect and monitor Fire and Security risks for our customers up and down the country. We are currently looking to appoint an experience Portable Fire Extinguisher Engineer specifically covering the North East region.

• Basic Salary Competitive (OTE £34,000 Including Basic Salary, Overtime, Travel Time & Commission)
• Pension, Life Assurance & much more. - Please see our generous remuneration packages below
  
  
  

Marlowe Fire & Security's Fire Extinguisher Technician's....

• Provide exceptional service and maintenance of fire extinguishers, hose reels, and fire suppression systems for a diverse range of local clients
• Install, service, and maintain portable fire extinguishers, hose reels, and kitchen fire suppression systems
• Adhere to current industry standards and customer specifications
• Plan and conduct service visits efficiently to meet customer needs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Manage equipment and vehicle stock effectively
• Contribute to a professional team environment while maintaining high service standards
  
  
  

Requirements

Who We're Looking For

Marlowe Fire & Security consider our people our greatest asset. All we ask is that every Team Member take pride in what they do and demonstrate commitment to delivering the highest level of service to both external and internal customers. Therefore, in addition to having all the usual attributes of a great Marlowe Fire & Security 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:

• Previous experience in maintaining fire extinguishers is essential
• Qualification in BAFE / FETA or equivalent
• Mechanical fire service experience
• Strong background in customer service
• Ability to work independently and effectively troubleshoot issues
• Willingness to travel and participate in training as necessary
• Additional experience in other mechanical fire systems is a plus
• Valid driver's license is required
  
  
  

Benefits

How we Attract, Reward & Retain Our Employees

At Marlowe Fire & Security we recognise the importance of fairly rewarding our employees. We go above and beyond with our remuneration packages that not only meet the needs of a challenging economic climate, but we offer packages, benefits and incentives to support the broader needs of our people making their everyday lives and futures more comfortable.

• Basic Salary, Competitive plus Travel Time, Commission, Overtime
• Royal London Pension
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays
• Additional Day holiday for each full year of completed service (up to 25 days)
• Additional Birthday Holiday
• 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 Marlowe Fire & Security

We operate nationally, across all industries in both commercial and domestic sectors, delivering a fire and security solution that responds to our customers particular needs. Our solutions are developed according to the industries we serve, addressing their unique compliance requirements, supporting them in maintaining their sites security and protecting their people. We have the luxury and benefit of being part of a wider group of businesses within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems industry, allowing us to share best-practice, learning & development academies, Human Resource specialists and knowledge for constant improvement across the critical service industry.

Big enough to provide but small enough to care.

Our Business Include:

• Marlowe Fire & Security marlowefireandsecurity.com
• Alarm Communications acl.uk.com
• Griffin Fire acl.uk.com
• Clymac clymac.co.uk
• FAFS Fire & Security fafsfireandsecurity.com
• Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression marlowefireandsecurity.com
• Morgan Fire Protection morganfire.co.uk
• Victory Fire morganfire.co.uk
• Marlowe Smoke Control marlowe-aov.co.uk
• Hadrian Technology marlowefireandsecurity.com
  
  
  

Equal Opportunities

We strive to create a diverse, inclusive environment to encourage all our employees to be themselves. We celebrate what makes us unique and believe that adopting a culture of inclusion helps us to best serve our customers. We are committed to supporting equal opportunities, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.

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.