Fire Extinguisher Service Technician

Experience in fire extinguisher servicing. Qualification to prove competence in fire extinguisher servicing. Good knowledge BS5306 parts 3 and 8. Technical background in the Mechanical Fire industry. Experience of front-line customer service. Previous experience of maintaining fire extinguishers is essential. Qualified to BAFE / FETA or equivalent. Ongoing refresher training every three years with certificated evidence. Ability to work unsupervised with the capability to problem solve. Flexibility to travel for work and training when required. Experience in other Mechanical Fire Systems would be advantageous. Must be computer literate and be conversant with email, Word, Excel. Able to work with a PDA/iPad/smartphone. Must have a basic knowledge of maths and be able to calculate fire ratings. Full driving licence. Must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Carry out the servicing and maintenance of Portable fire extinguishers. Install, Service & Maintain Portable Fire Extinguishers. Work in line with current British standards and customer requirements. Plan and complete call visits within your designated region. Build professional and effective relationships with a wide client base. Be accountable for ensuring effective area planning to maximise travel time and time on customer premises. Carry out scheduled & reactive maintenance in a timely, efficient & cost-effective manner. Effectively communicate with our customers to ensure a good understanding of system/equipment status. Liaise with Service Administrators to ensure the needs of our customers are met. Be responsible for the management & security of vehicle stock, tools & equipment. Carry out full surveys of customer sites to assess for fire equipment and signage. Approach all training positively & professionally complete all duties. Create quotes and recommendations to send to the customer.