Trainee Fire Extinguisher TechnicianPermanent | Field-Based | £31,000 + Bonus (OTE up to 11%)South East & Wider UK | Head Office: Morden, Surrey
Are you practical, hands-on, and looking to build a long-term career in a growing industry? We're looking for a Fire Extinguisher Technician to join our client's expanding engineering team — no prior fire industry experience needed. If you enjoy being out on the road, solving problems, and delivering great service, this could be the perfect next step.
What You'll Be DoingAs a Fire Extinguisher Technician, you'll be the face of the business on client sites across the South East. Your role will focus on keeping workplaces safe and compliant by servicing, installing, and maintaining essential fire safety equipment.
Your day-to-day will include:
Servicing and maintaining fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and hose reels
Installing and commissioning new extinguishers, signage, and safety equipment
Carrying out fire safety signage surveys
Identifying non-compliance and reporting findings clearly
Communicating professionally with clients and representing the company with prideThis is an active, physical role involving lifting equipment (up to 15kg) and regular site work.
Training & DevelopmentYou'll receive full training from day one — we invest heavily in developing our engineers.
Week 1: Warehouse-based induction to learn the fundamentals
Weeks 2-8: Field shadowing with a Senior Engineer
After sign-off: Your own company van & fuel card
Fully funded BAFE qualification
Ongoing support, coaching, and clear progression pathways
If you're motivated, reliable, and eager to learn, we'll give you everything you need to succeed.
Requirements
We hire for attitude and potential, not just experience.
You'll thrive in this role if you are:
Practical, hands-on, and proactive
Organised and able to manage your day independently
A strong communicator who enjoys working with customers
Detail-focused with a commitment to compliance
A team player who values collaboration
Flexible and comfortable travelling across the regionEssential:
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to learn and grow within the fire safety industryBenefits
Salary & Benefits
£31,000 basic salary
Performance bonus (OTE up to 11%) - Last year's average bonus: £3,500
Company van & fuel card (after training)
Pension (auto-enrolment)
20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays - Includes 3 days allocated over Christmas
Fully funded training & qualifications
Quarterly engineer meetings
Annual company staff dayWorking Pattern
Monday to Friday
7:00am - 4:30pm (30-minute unpaid lunch)
Travel mainly across the South East (London, Kent, M25)
Occasional wider UK travel
Overnight stays not required, but flexibility is appreciated