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Fire Extinguisher (Mechanical) Technician
Location
South Wales & South West
Job Details
📍 Home-Based
🚐 Company Van Provided
💰 OTE £40,000+ (Salary: £28,436.80 - £32,686.80 DOE + Uncapped Bonus Scheme)
🕒 Full-Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced Fire Extinguisher Technician looking for a home-based role with excellent earning potential and genuine career progression?
Our client is a well-established and growing fire safety solutions provider, delivering specialist life safety services to customers across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Fire Extinguisher Technician to join their Mechanical Fire Protection team covering South Wales and the South West.
This role is field-based and home-based, with engineers operating from home and attending customer sites directly. You'll have a fully equipped company van, with occasional visits to the company's warehouse to collect parts and replenish stock.
The Role
As a Fire Extinguisher Technician, you will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of portable fire extinguishers and associated fire protection equipment across a varied customer base.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced extinguisher engineer seeking long-term development, with structured training available in specialist systems including kitchen fire suppression, gaseous suppression, and dry risers.
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Key Responsibilities
- Service, maintain, inspect and commission portable fire extinguishers to relevant industry standards.
- Install and maintain fire protection equipment at customer sites.
- Conduct customer surveys and identify opportunities for system improvements.
- Provide technical advice and recommendations to clients.
- Complete service records, certification and compliance documentation accurately.
- Identify defective, obsolete, or non-compliant equipment.
- Maintain van stock levels, tools, and equipment.
- Deliver outstanding customer service and maintain strong client relationships.
- Achieve productivity, service, and quality targets.
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures and industry regulations.
Essential
- Previous experience servicing and maintaining portable fire extinguishers.
- Fire extinguisher servicing qualifications and/or relevant competency training.
- Good knowledge of BS 5306 standards.
- Experience working within a third-party certified fire protection business.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Experience with other fire protection systems.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to complete electronic service reports accurately.
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
- Desire to progress into specialist suppression systems.
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What's on Offer?
✅ Home-based role with autonomy and flexibility
✅ Company van and fuel card provided
✅ Uncapped bonus scheme with realistic earnings of £40,000+
✅ Full company uniform and PPE
✅ Ongoing technical training and development
✅ Clear progression into specialist fire suppression systems
✅ Private medical insurance
✅ Pension scheme
✅ Company events
✅ Enhanced wellbeing programme
✅ Sick pay scheme
✅ Employee rewards and discounts platform
✅ Long-term career growth within a successful and expanding fire safety business
Career Development
The successful candidate will benefit from a structured development programme, with opportunities to gain experience and training in:
- Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems
- Gaseous Fire Suppression Systems
- Dry Risers
- Manufacturer-led specialist training
- Health & Safety qualifications
- Advanced fire protection disciplines
If you're an experienced Fire Extinguisher Engineer looking for a rewarding role with excellent support, progression opportunities, and strong earning potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration or contact Josh on 01772 208967 or Joshua.hull@servicecare.org.uk
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