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Fire Extinguisher Service Technician

Kings Fire Ltd – Shefford, Bedfordshire
Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £25,000–£34,000 per year, depending on experience and competence

Kings Fire Ltd is an independent, family-run fire protection company based in Shefford, Bedfordshire.

Following continued growth, the a new acquisition and significant new contract wins, we are looking to recruit an additional Fire Extinguisher Service Technician to join our expanding team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who already has experience within the fire extinguisher industry but is looking for more than simply another servicing route.

The opportunity

Between our existing extinguisher engineers, our team has more than 70 years of experience within the extinguisher sector alone.

Kings Fire also provides a wide range of fire safety services including fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire risk assessments, fire door inspections and remedial works, fire safety training and associated fire protection services.

We are looking for someone who wants to develop their career, broaden their knowledge and grow with the business.

As Kings Fire continues to expand, we fully expect further opportunities for progression and development to become available.

We are not necessarily looking for someone with decades of experience.

Someone with a good grounding in fire extinguisher servicing, the ability to carry out routine servicing competently and independently, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn could be an excellent fit.

The role

Your duties will include:

• Routine fire extinguisher servicing
• Inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers
• Replacement and remedial works
• Installation and replacement of fire extinguishers and associated equipment
• Supporting larger customer sites and key contracts
• Completing service records and reports accurately
• Equipment deliveries and collections when required
• Supporting stock and stores operations
• Event-hire deliveries and collections when required
• Working alongside and supporting our existing engineering team
• Developing your knowledge across other areas of fire protection where appropriate

What we are looking for

Applicants should ideally have:

• Previous experience servicing fire extinguishers
• A good working knowledge of BS 5306
• The ability to carry out routine extinguisher servicing independently
• Good customer-service skills
• A professional and reliable approach
• Good organisational skills
• The ability to manage their own workload
• A willingness to get involved and support the wider team
• A genuine interest in developing their career within the fire protection industry
• A full UK driving licence

Formal extinguisher servicing training & recognised industry qualifications are required.

What we offer

• Salary of £25,000–£34,000 depending on experience and competence
• Permanent full-time employment
• Company vehicle
• Company uniform and equipment
• Training and development
• The opportunity to learn from a highly experienced fire protection team
• Opportunities to broaden your skills across other areas of fire safety
• Genuine opportunities for progression as Kings Fire continues to grow
• Varied work across an expanding customer base
• The opportunity to join an independent company where your contribution genuinely matters

Location and operating area

The role is based from our premises in Shefford, Bedfordshire, with field work across:

• Bedfordshire
• Hertfordshire
• Buckinghamshire
• Northamptonshire
• Cambridgeshire
• Milton Keynes
• London
• Surrounding areas

About Kings Fire Ltd

Kings Fire Ltd is a growing independent fire protection company providing comprehensive fire safety services to commercial, educational, healthcare, logistics, public-sector and other organisations.

We pride ourselves on providing a professional service while maintaining the flexibility and personal approach of an independent business.

This is an exciting time to join Kings Fire, and we are looking for someone who wants to develop with us as the company continues to expand.

Interested?

Apply through Indeed with your CV and a short summary of your current fire extinguisher servicing experience.

We would also welcome applications from experienced extinguisher technicians who may not currently be actively looking but would be interested in a confidential conversation about their next career move.

Pay: £25,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Are you currently competent to carry out routine extinguisher servicing independently in accordance with BS 5306-3?
• Are you willing to travel across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Milton Keynes, London and surrounding areas as part of the role?

Experience:

• fire extinguisher servicing: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Fire extinguisher servicing qualification (required)
• Full UK driving licence (required)

Work Location: On the road