Trainee Fire Extinguisher Engineer

Kings Security; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Recognition awards

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Kings is seeking a Fire Extinguisher Technician to install, service and maintain portable extinguishers across national accounts. You will work with a team to ensure compliance with BS 5306 Part 3 and deliver high standards of customer service.

The role requires a BAFE SP101 registration, a full driving licence and willingness to travel, plus strong problem-solving and time-management skills. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive development path.

Qualifications

• BAFE SP101 registered fire extinguisher technician.
• Experience of front-line customer service.
• Ability to work unsupervised and problem solve.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Install, service and maintain portable fire extinguishers for national/local accounts.
• Work in line with current standards and customer requirements.
• Plan and complete call visits to maximise efficiency.
• Build professional relationships with a wide client base.
• Manage area planning to maximise travel time and on-site time.
• Communicate effectively with customers about system/equipment status.

Skills

Front-line customer service

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Time management

Education

BAFE SP101 registered fire extinguisher technician

Tools

Company Phone

Company Tablet

Job description

Yorkshire, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/07/2025

If you’re looking for your next career move and seeking an opportunity that offers professional development, rewards and success, then a career at Kings could be for you. Our strength is built on the hard work, professionalism and spirit of our people.

As an employee, you’ll be part of an organisation that offers numerous benefits and opportunities for you to advance your career in a professional, engaging workforce that focuses on delivering superior technology solutions.

Training and Career Development

As an employer, we realise our responsibility to invest in people who want to excel in their chosen careers. We feel strongly about retaining a loyal and talented workforce that will contribute towards individual and organisational success.

Ongoing training and development is therefore key to getting the best out of our employees. From induction onwards, we will support you to realise your potential and to fulfil your career goals.

We offer generous benefits packages to all of our employees.

In addition to competitive salaries…

• Life assurance
  
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
• Childcare vouchers salary sacrifice scheme
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Recognition awards
  

Job Description

Key Purpose of the Job:

The core focus of this role is to carry out the maintenance, reactive calls, and the installation of fire extinguishers in accordance with British Standard 5306 Part 3 2017. You will be working with a team of 7 extinguisher technicians nationally.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Installing, servicing, and maintaining Portable fire extinguishers, for National, Key and Local accounts.
  
• Working in line with current standards and customer requirements.
  
• To plan and complete call visits within the nominated area, ensuring maximum efficiency and best use of resources.
  
• Working closely with EFire’s customers building a 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.to achieve KPI’s.
  
• Effectively communicate with our customers to ensure a good understanding of system/equipment status.
  
• Provide excellent levels of customer services at all times.
  
• Be responsible for the management & security of vehicle stock, tools & equipment.
  
• Complete site surveys for new and additional equipment.
  
• Work in safe practice at all times, in line with EFire and customers health and safety procedures.
  
• Any other reasonable requests from management
  
• The post holder will ensure the health, safety, and welfare of themselves and their team in accordance with the Kings Policy.
  

Requirements

Essential requirements for the Job:

• Applicants must be BAFE SP101 registered fire extinguisher technician.
  
• Experience of front-line customer service.
  
• Ability to work unsupervised with the capability to problem solve.
  
• Full driving licence.
  
• Flexibility to travel for work and training when required.
  
• Self-Motivated.
  
• High OTE available
  
• Paid Overtime at premium rate
  
• Company Phone & Tablet
  
• Full Remote Technical Support
  
• Company Vehicle with private use option
  
• Life Insurance
  
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  
• Day back in lieu when bank holiday worked
  
• Referral Scheme
  
• Wagestream – get instant access to your wages through our financial wellbeing tool
  
• Employee Benefits Programme including shopping vouchers and discount; up to £1,200 a year on real savings for everyday needs