Vacancy Title: Fire Service Technician
Vacancy Location: Findon Shore, Aberdeen (On & Offshore)
Engagement Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Your Company
Survitec are the world’s largest survival technology provider. For over 166 years, we have been protecting lives in the air, on land and at sea, through the design, manufacture, and servicing of Survival Technology.
Today, we are a global community of 3,000 professionals with presence in 96 countries partnering with our customers to provide innovative solutions that reduce risk and help keep you safe.
That is why the world's leading maritime, defence & government, energy and aerospace organisations trust us when it matters most and why we have been awarded the Gold Award by the UK Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
Your New Role
Are you an experienced Fire Safety Technician seeking an exciting new challenge? Do you have a passion for the marine industry and experience working on vessels? If so, look no further! Survitec Group has an incredible opportunity for a seasoned fire safety professional to join our Aberdeen-based team on a permanent basis.
In this role, you will enjoy exciting travel opportunities and ample prospects for professional development.
What You Can Expect from the Role
Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:
1. Conduct preventive maintenance inspections on fire safety equipment.
2. Diagnose and perform emergency repairs on fire extinguishers, fire blankets, fire hydrants, hose reels, fire systems, and more.
3. Complete all necessary documentation accurately and promptly.
4. Transport fire safety equipment to and from customer locations for repair, servicing, and testing.
5. Professionally return and install customer property in a timely manner.
6. Represent Survitec professionally during customer interactions and answer technical service questions using extensive product knowledge.
7. Travel for training purposes, service work, and occasional offshore work, sometimes on short notice.
8. Document the use of spare parts to maintain accurate inventory records.
9. Ensure the Fire Safety Service Shop and company-owned tools, equipment, and vehicles are kept clean, professional, and organized.
10. Develop knowledge of Survitec policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory codes to ensure compliance.
11. Provide customer support and feedback regarding service inquiries, quotes, orders, technical information, warranty issues, and availability.
The Experience, Qualifications and Skills You Will Have
Essential Criteria:
12. Experience servicing fire safety equipment on marine vessels or offshore.
13. Experience in completing routine inspections, reports, and ensuring industry compliance.
14. Clear written and verbal communication skills.
15. Valid passport.
16. Valid driver’s license.
17. Willingness to travel
Why You Should Work for Us
18. Holiday entitlement
19. Additional day off to celebrate your birthday.
20. Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
21. Gift card vouchers upon reaching 5 years of service.
22. Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package
23. Cycle to Work Scheme
24. Life Assurance coverage up to 4 times your salary
25. Pension Scheme
26. Travels Opportunities
27. Training & Professional Development.
28. Employee Assistance Programme.
29. Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme.