Vacancy Title:Fire Service Technician x6
Vacancy Location: Aberdeen or Southampton
Engagement Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The Role:
At Survitec, we are the world’s largest survival technology provider, trusted for over 166 years to protect lives at sea, in the air, and on land. With 3,000 colleagues across 96 countries, we partner with leading names in maritime, defence, energy, aerospace, and government to deliver innovative safety solutions.
We’ve recently embarked on an exciting period of growth and restructuring, strengthening our fire service operations across the UK. That’s why we’re now hiring 6 Fire Service Technicians in two key locations: Aberdeen and Southampton.
As a Fire Service Technician, you’ll play a vital role in protecting lives - inspecting, servicing, and repairing fire safety equipment and breathing apparatus across vessels and offshore environments.
This is a hands-on role offering variety, travel opportunities, and genuine scope for professional growth.
Key responsibilities for the Fire Service Technician role include but are not limited to:
1. Carry out preventive maintenance and safety inspections
2. Service & repair extinguishers, hydrants, hose reels, fire blankets, fire detection systems, and breathing apparatus
3. Manage testing, shutdowns, and urgent repairs when required
4. Safely transport, install, and return customer equipment
5. Keep accurate compliance records and documentation
6. Provide expert technical advice and customer support
7. Travel for training, offshore service, and urgent projects
You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced but incredibly rewarding.
This is not just another job; this is your career.
About You:
Essential criteria:
8. Proven experience servicing fire safety equipment and breathing apparatus (marine or offshore)
9. Strong skills in inspections, testing, and compliance reporting
10. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
11. A valid, full UK driving licence
12. Flexibility to travel at short notice, including offshore work
Why You Should Work for Us
13. 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
14. Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
15. Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
16. Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package
17. Cycle to Work Scheme
18. Life Assurance
19. Training & Professional Development
20. Employee Assistance Programme
21. Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme