Job Description
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.
Fire Extinguisher Technician – Permanent | Full Training Provided | Newry Area
Job Title: Fire Extinguisher TechnicianEmployment Type: PermanentLocation: Based in the Newry area, with travel across NI & ROISalary: £25,700 per year (rising in April with NMW uplift)Bonus: £200–£500 typical monthly bonusBenefits: Full personal-use van, fuel allowance, paid travel time, training, career progression
About the Company
A long-established fire protection organisation with over 40 years’ experience and significant recent growth. The team has expanded by nearly 50% in the past two years, and due to continued demand, a new Fire Extinguisher Technician is required for the Newry area. Full training is provided, making this ideal for someone practical and eager to develop a specialised skillset.
What’s on Offer
Competitive Pay and Bonus Scheme
* £25,700 annual salary, increasing in April
* Monthly performance bonus: 5% of all profit above target
* Typical bonus earnings: £200–£500 per month
Company Van (Personal Use Included)
* Van provided for both work and personal use (HMRC Benefit-in-Kind applies)
* Includes 400 personal miles per month
Typical monthly Benefit-in-Kind costs:
* Van: £69.50–£139
* Fuel: £13.30–£26.60
Working Hours and Travel Pay
* Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5pm (40 hours per week)
* Paid travel time beyond the first 30 minutes each way
* Occasional stay-away required (up to one month per year) with hotel/B&B accommodation provided
Key Responsibilities
* Service, maintain, and install fire extinguishers and fire safety equipment
* Complete certification, paperwork, and digital reporting
* Attend call-outs within the region
* Install signage, brackets, stands, cabinets, and safety equipment
* Carry out discharge tests, refills, and maintenance
* Participate in training, toolbox talks, and staff meetings
* Record accurate job notes, follow-ups, and timesheets
Key Duties (Full Training Provided)
* Identify correct extinguisher types for various fire classifications
* Weigh, refill, and maintain extinguishers
* Replace O-rings, seals, cartridges, horns, and serviceable parts
* Install equipment on plasterboard, block, or concrete surfaces
* Fit all relevant fire safety signage
* Commission new fire safety equipment
* Replace automatic powder units and inspect hose reels
* Perform van checks and manage stock
* Use the company app for job details, equipment logging, notes, and customer sign-off
* Complete timesheets accurately
Ideal Candidate
* Practical and hands-on
* Comfortable working independently
* Customer focused and reliable
* Able to follow safety standards
* Prepared to travel across NI and ROI
No prior experience is required. xsngvjr Full training is provided.