Fire Extinguisher Technician
Permanent | Field-Based | £30,000 + Bonus (OTE up to 11%)
Coverage : South East & wider UK (flexibility required)
Head Office : Morden, Surrey
We’re recruiting a Fire Extinguisher Technician to join our clients expanding engineering team. This role is ideal for someone new to the fire industry or from a hands‑on, practical background who is keen to learn, develop, and build a long‑term career.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Fire Extinguisher Technician, you’ll operate in a field‑based role , attending client sites to service, install, and maintain fire safety equipment while delivering an excellent customer experience.
Key responsibilities include :
- Servicing and maintaining fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and hose reels
- Installing and commissioning new extinguishers, signage, and fire safety equipment
- Conducting fire safety signage surveys and installations
- Identifying non‑compliance and clearly reporting findings
- Communicating professionally with clients on‑site
This is a physical, hands‑on role involving lifting equipment (up to 15kg) and regular site activity.
Training & Onboarding
We take development seriously and set our engineers up for success :
Week 1 : Warehouse‑based induction – learn the fundamentalsWeeks 2–8 : Field shadowing with a Senior EngineerPost-sign‑off : Your own company van & fuel cardBAFE qualification fundedWhat We’re Looking For
We’re looking for the right mindset over experience .
You’ll be :
A strong team player who values collaboration (even when working independently)Organised, reliable, and able to manage your day effectivelyCustomer‑focused with clear, confident communication skillsDetail‑oriented with a commitment to compliance and presentationPractical, proactive, and comfortable with hands‑on workComfortable travelling and flexible when business needs require itEssential :
Full UK driving licenceWillingness to learn and develop within the fire safety industrySalary & Benefits
£30,000 basic salaryPerformance‑related bonus (OTE up to 11%)(Last year’s average bonus : £3,500)
Company van & fuel card (after training period)Pension (auto‑enrolment)20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays(Includes 3 days allocated over Christmas)
Fully funded training & qualificationsClear internal progression routesQuarterly engineer meetings (breakfast provided)Annual company staff day (recently hosted at Mercedes‑Benz World)Working Pattern
Monday to Friday7 : 00am – 4 : 30pm30‑minute unpaid lunch breakTravel primarily across the South East (London, Kent, M25), with occasional wider UK travelOvernight stays not mandatory , but flexibility is appreciated#J-18808-Ljbffr