Fire Extinguisher TechnicianPermanent | Field-Based | £30,000 + Bonus (OTE up to 11%)
Coverage: South East & wider UK (flexibility required)
Head Office: Morden, Surrey
We're recruiting a Fire Extinguisher Technician to join our clients expanding engineering team. This role is ideal for someone new to the fire industry or from a hands-on, practical background who is keen to learn, develop, and build a long-term career.
What You'll Be DoingAs a Fire Extinguisher Technician, you'll operate in a field-based role, attending client sites to service, install, and maintain fire safety equipment while delivering an excellent customer experience.
Key responsibilities include:
Servicing and maintaining fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and hose reels
Installing and commissioning new extinguishers, signage, and fire safety equipment
Conducting fire safety signage surveys and installations
Identifying non-compliance and clearly reporting findings
Communicating professionally with clients on-site This is a physical, hands-on role involving lifting equipment (up to 15kg) and regular site activity.
Training & OnboardingWe take development seriously and set our engineers up for success:
Week 1: Warehouse-based induction - learn the fundamentals
Weeks 2-8: Field shadowing with a Senior Engineer
Post-sign-off: Your own company van & fuel card
BAFE qualification fundedWhat We're Looking ForWe're looking for the right mindset over experience.
You'll be:
A strong team player who values collaboration (even when working independently)
Organised, reliable, and able to manage your day effectively
Customer-focused with clear, confident communication skills
Detail-oriented with a commitment to compliance and presentation
Practical, proactive, and comfortable with hands-on work
Comfortable travelling and flexible when business needs require it Essential:
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to learn and develop within the fire safety industry Salary & Benefits
£30,000 basic salary
Performance-related bonus (OTE up to 11%)
(Last year's average bonus: £3,500)
Company van & fuel card (after training period)
Pension (auto-enrolment)
20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
(Includes 3 days allocated over Christmas)
Fully funded training & qualifications
Clear internal progression routes
Quarterly engineer meetings (breakfast provided)
Annual company staff day (recently hosted at Mercedes-Benz World) Working Pattern
Monday to Friday
7:00am - 4:30pm
30-minute unpaid lunch break
Travel primarily across the South East (London, Kent, M25), with occasional wider UK travel
Overnight stays not mandatory, but flexibility is appreciated