Fire Safety Systems jobs in Dumfries

The Company

established in 1995 Boyd Fire part of Boyd Group have been leading the way in fire safety and prevention in Dumfries and Galloway for the last 30 years, providing fire extinguisher servicing installation and maintenance as well as other fire related products such as fire training, maintenance of Hose Reels and Fire Hydrants.

We are a small family business, dedicated to delivering high quality service to our customers and are BAFE registered allowing us to look after some large blue chip organisations and businesses.

We are currently looking to recruit either a trainee or an experienced Fire Extinguisher Technician to join our experienced and expanding team to help with our current work load and future growth.

What we can offer as a company

• Competitive Salary
• Use of a company vehicle during working hours
• Company Pension
• Full uniform and associated PPE
• All required tools
• 28 days paid holiday

Job Description

This training opportunity will offer the right candidate the chance to work within our busy Fire Safety and Servicing department. This opportunity will allow the candidate to develop their skills to the highest standard in all aspects of fire extinguisher and hose reel maintenance and repair work, where they will be working on a range of portable fire-fighting equipment. Carrying out fire extinguisher installations, surveys, repairs and maintenance to comply with the current regulatory standards.

Although the role will be mostly physical and hands on, there is a certain level of administration that is required as part of the role, this includes working on an iPad-based system. Therefore, it is important that the candidate is comfortable with basic IT systems, has good organisational skills and is efficient within their work.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Covering Scotland and mostly Northern England
• Work closely with clients to provide equipment and advice on their requirements
• Carry out site surveys for extinguishers and signs
• Carry out and follow specific contract instructions
• Complete all relevant paperwork accurately including updating an ipad based service system
• Maintain and make sure company vehicle is kept to a high level of cleanliness
• Prep extinguishers
• Process scrap extinguishers
• Maintain levels of stock and put away extinguisher deliveries periodically
• Load own vehicle and ensure sufficient stock on board

Please note this job's base is in Dumfries and you will leave from base in the mornings. If you don't reside in Dumfries and Galloway or are within a reasonable travelling distance to Dumfries please do not apply.

You will work remotely with some office time during the week to prepare stock and organise work load. Geographically we work within Southwest Scotland, Central Scotland and Northern England, occasionally nights away from home may be required this usually equates to 3 times per year based on current service contracts.

Suitable candidates will have the skills and requirements below:

• Full clean valid driving licence
• Be able to prioritise and manage workloads
• Be able to communicate and engage with customers
• Suitable IT Skills (Full training will be provided on extinguisher software)
• The ability to problem solve and use your own initiative out in the field
• A clean presentable appearance
• Ability to work as an individual and as part of a team

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

• Salary: initially £14.50 per hour depending on experience during the first year of training. Once qualified and training has been completed your salary will be reviewed ranging up to £16 per hour
• Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-5pm (often does require early starts and the occasional late finish, any extra hours worked will be paid or giving as time in lieu)
• Full training will be provided

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS 30th OCTOBER.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Licence/Certification:

• Clean Current Drivers Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road