Fire Service Technician

BAM UK & Ireland; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Company van

Power tools provided

Family-friendly policies

26 days holiday

Personal and professional development

Training

Job summary

BAM Site Solutions is hiring a Fire Services Technician to join our Fire Protection & Security team at the Wellingborough depot. The role involves travel across the area with occasional visits to Morley and Kilsyth offices.

We offer a competitive salary plus company van and training, with BAM’s flexible working policy. You will support fire protection requirements, service extinguishers, build client relationships, and assist with continuous improvement and health & safety initiatives across BAM

Qualifications

• BAFE-qualified with BS5306 knowledge.
• Fire Extinguisher Training certificate desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability.
• Enthusiastic, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Fire door assessment certification and/or fire alarm installation experience advantageous.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Physically capable of lifting and carrying equipment.
• Willing to travel, including overnight stays.
• Full Driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Services Operations Manager with all fire protection requirements across BAM operations.
• Undertake fire extinguisher servicing for BAM Construct and BAM Civils independently.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering high standards of customer service aligned with the client’s culture.
• Work closely with clients to provide appropriate equipment, advice, and support that meets their business needs.
• Service, install, remove, and safely dispose of fire extinguishers and related components.
• Support the team in installing and maintaining temporary wireless fire alarms (training provided).
• Work with the team to identify opportunities for continuous improvement within BAM Site Solutions services.
• Support work-winning activity through the Sales Operations Team.
• Contribute to risk reviews and assist with implementing mitigation measures.
• Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues, clients, and key business stakeholders.
• Ensure policies, processes and procedures support effective compliance.
• Uphold BAM values and investigate customer complaints professionally to ensure satisfactory resolution.
• Liaise with and advise clients and stakeholders across the UK and Ireland to deliver a collaborative, high-quality service.
• Support BAM’s commitment to continuous improvement in health and safety and reducing environmental impact.

Skills

BAFE-qualified

BS5306 knowledge

Fire extinguisher training

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Travel willingness

Full driving license

Fire alarm installation experience

Fire door assessment

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow What if your next job wasn't just another job? What if it brought more purpose, more growth, more balance - and more time for what really matters? BAM is where you can do your best work on projects that improve people's lives. And it's also where you'll find the freedom to grow, the support to thrive, and the chance to shape your career on your terms.

BAM Site Solutions are looking for a Fire Services Technician to join our Fire Protection & Security team at our Depot in Wellingborough. This role requires travel in the area, including occasional visits to our offices in Morley & Kilsyth.

We are offering a competitive salary + company van + training.

BAM operates a flexible working policy.

Making Possible

• Support the Project Services Operations Manager with all fire protection requirements across BAM operations.
• Undertake fire extinguisher servicing for BAM Construct and BAM Civils independently.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering high standards of customer service aligned with the client’s culture.
• Work closely with clients to provide appropriate equipment, advice, and support that meets their business needs.
• Service, install, remove, and safely dispose of fire extinguishers and related components.
• Support the team in installing and maintaining temporary wireless fire alarms (training provided).
• Work with the team to identify opportunities for continuous improvement within BAM Site Solutions services.
• Support work-winning activity through the Sales Operations Team.
• Contribute to risk reviews and assist with implementing mitigation measures.
• Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues, clients, and key business stakeholders.
• Ensure policies, processes and procedures support effective compliance.
• Uphold BAM values and investigate customer complaints professionally to ensure satisfactory resolution.
• Liaise with and advise clients and stakeholders across the UK and Ireland to deliver a collaborative, high-quality service.
• Support BAM’s commitment to continuous improvement in health and safety and reducing environmental impact.
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What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Company van and power tools will be provided
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• 26 days holiday
• Personal and professional development
• Training

What do you bring to the role?

• Ideally be BAFE‑qualified with strong working knowledge of BS5306
• Fire Extinguisher Training certificate is desirable
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem‑solving capability.
• Enthusiastic, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, able to consult and collaborate effectively at all levels of the business.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritise and provide clear focus, direction, and solutions when required.
• Fire door assessment certification and/or fire alarm installation and maintenance experience is advantageous.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Be physically capable of lifting and carrying fire extinguishers, tools, and equipment.
• Be willing to travel, including occasional overnight stays.
• Full Driving license required

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.