Fire Extinguisher (Mechanical) Technician

Job description

Fire Extinguisher (Mechanical) Technician
 
South Wales & South West
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 Techncian 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.
 
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 organisational 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.

 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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bridgend

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

29-09-2026

Profession type

Technical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English