Fire Extinguisher Engineer (trainee)

Fire Extinguisher Engineer

Manchester regions

My client is a trusted electrical and fire safety servicing company, offering our services to both the public and private sectors. We maintain a friendly, fast and efficient service and have served a large and varied client base for the last 10 years. Client base includes landlords, architects, developers, consultants, local authorities and housing associations; looking after over 65,000 sites.

Due to continuous growth of the company, we are looking for an enthusiastic and organised fire extinguisher engineer to join our team. Also happy to train individuals with who are from a technical background (i.e., maintenance, electrical etc)

Main duties & responsibilities

• Install, service and maintain Fire Extinguishers in line with the British Standards
• Conduct site surveys
• Complete appointments from a pre-scheduled diary, arranged by our Operations team
• Complete documentation detailing the work you have carried out
• Be responsible for personal stock management
• Communicate with the Operations team to ensure our customers’ needs are met
• Hold and maintain knowledge of current fire safety products and regulations

Requirements of the role:

• Full UK driving license: 6 points or less and no DR10 conviction in last 5 years
• Pass a standard DBS check
• Reliable
• Great attention to detail
• Punctual
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently

Preferred experience:

Ideally you will hold the following skills, however we are open to provide full training to a candidate who has the right qualities

• FIA Servicing and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers Qualification
• BAFE certification
• Experience of Fire Extinguisher servicing 

Benefits of the role:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays and Christmas break)
• An additional days holiday for each year of service up to 5 days
• Christmas shutdown period
• Company pension
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (including mental health support)
• All work equipment, PPE and uniform provided
• Company vehicle for business use
• iPad and phone for business use

Working schedule:

Full-time, Permanent, Monday to Friday

Basic Salary: £32,500.00 - £38,000.00 per annum

Company pension