Trainee Fire Extinguisher Technician

Salary & Benefits

£30,000 - £35,000 basic salary

Performance bonus (OTE up to 11%) - Last year's average bonus: £3,500

Company van & fuel card (after training)

Pension (auto-enrolment)

Fully funded training & qualifications

Quarterly engineer meetings

Annual company staff dayWorking Pattern

Monday to Friday 7:00am - 4:30pm

Travel mainly across the South East (London, Kent, M25)

Occasional wider UK travel

Overnight stays not required, but flexibility is appreciatedAre you practical, hands-on, and looking to build a long-term career in a growing industry? We're looking for a Fire Extinguisher Technician to join our client's expanding engineering team — no prior fire industry experience needed. If you enjoy being out on the road, solving problems, and delivering great service, this could be the perfect next step.

What You'll Be DoingAs a Fire Extinguisher Technician, you'll be the face of the business on client sites across the South East. Your role will focus on keeping workplaces safe and compliant by servicing, installing, and maintaining essential fire safety equipment.

Your day-to-day will include:

Servicing and maintaining fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and hose reels

Installing and commissioning new extinguishers, signage, and safety equipment

Carrying out fire safety signage surveys

Identifying non-compliance and reporting findings clearly

Communicating professionally with clients and representing the company with pride

This is an active, physical role involving lifting equipment (up to 15kg) and regular site work.

Training & DevelopmentYou'll receive full training from day one — we invest heavily in developing our engineers.

Week 1: Warehouse-based induction to learn the fundamentals

Weeks 2-8: Field shadowing with a Senior Engineer

After sign-off: Your own company van & fuel card

Fully funded BAFE qualification

Ongoing support, coaching, and clear progression pathways

If you're motivated, reliable, and eager to learn, we'll give you everything you need to succeed.

Requirements

We hire for attitude and potential, not just experience.

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

Practical, hands-on, and proactive

Organised and able to manage your day independently

A strong communicator who enjoys working with customers

Detail-focused with a commitment to compliance

A team player who values collaboration

Flexible and comfortable travelling across the regionEssential:

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to learn and grow within the fire safety industry