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Vacancy Title: Fire Service Technician x6
Vacancy Location: 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
* Carry out preventive maintenance and safety inspections
* Service & repair extinguishers, hydrants, hose reels, fire blankets, fire detection systems, and breathing apparatus
* Manage testing, shutdowns, and urgent repairs when required
* Safely transport, install, and return customer equipment
* Keep accurate compliance records and documentation
* Provide expert technical advice and customer support
* Travel for training, offshore service, and urgent projects
About You
Essential criteria
* Proven experience servicing fire safety equipment and breathing apparatus (marine or offshore)
* Strong skills in inspections, testing, and compliance reporting
* Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
* A valid, full UK driving licence
* Flexibility to travel at short notice, including offshore work
Why You Should Work for Us
* 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
* Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
* Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
* Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Training & Professional Development
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme
How To Apply
To apply, please click the Apply button and submit your application via our website. Please note, we do not accept direct applications via email nor do we accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.
Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.
At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please dont hesitate to let us know.
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