Trainee Fire And Security Technician

Planet Recruitment; Shippon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee F&S Technician in the UK. This role involves inspecting fire alarms and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will receive full training and should possess strong people skills and a positive attitude. A full driving licence is also required. The position offers a salary between £24,000 and £25,000 per annum with opportunities for long-term progression.

Benefits

Full training on a wide range of company products

Company vehicle and fuel card

Participation in a shared call-out rota

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Full driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Must be positive and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test clients' fire alarms and protection equipment.
• Drive company vehicle to and from site visits.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Excellent face-to-face customer service skills

Positive and self-motivated attitude

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Tools

Company vehicle

Test equipment

Power tools

Job description

Position

Trainee F&S Technician

Location

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Salary

£24,000 - £25,000 per annum with long term progression

About the Role

The role offers the successful candidate the chance to learn new skills and knowledge within an industry which offers long-term opportunities. Standard working hours are Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.30pm with a 4pm finish on a Friday.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection, tests and a thorough examination of clients fire alarms and protection equipment within their facilities.
• Drive the company vehicle to and from site visits ensuring the vehicle is kept clean and presentable at all times.
• Provide excellent customer service, treating every customer with politeness and courtesy.

Qualifications

• Excellent face‑to‑face customer service skills.
• Full driving licence with no more than 6 points.
• Positive and self‑motivated with a "can‑do" attitude.
• Ability to work from own initiative and also as part of a team when required.

Benefits

• Full training on a wide range of company products, including industry and manufacturer courses and dedicated in‑house training facilities.
• Company vehicle, fuel card, company mobile phone, test equipment and power tools.
• Participation in a shared call‑out rota once fully trained.

Location Flexibility

Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford, Oxford, Bicester, Wantage, Grove, Swindon

Equal Opportunities

Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.