Fire Safety Systems jobs in Stonehaven

About Johnson Controls

For over 140 years, Johnson Controls has been at the forefront of innovation in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonisation. Our technology and expertise help customers operate with precision, resilience, and sustainability across rapidly growing sectors including data centres, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

As a global leader backed by advanced technology and an industry‑leading field organisation, we turn ambition into real‑world results — elevating performance and helping move society forward.

About the role

As a Fire Safety Technician, you will be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance, testing and certification of fire protection and fire suppression systems. Based primarily in Aberdeen, this role combines both workshop and site-based activities, offering a varied and hands-on working environment. The position includes the inspection and refurbishment of cylinders, servicing of fire protection equipment and supporting customer projects across marine, offshore and industrial environments. There will also be opportunities to support offshore and international projects as business requirements dictate.

What we can offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days paid holiday + BH and sick pay
• Overtime and additional payments for travel, working away, and offshore assignments where applicable.

• Comprehensive benefits package including 7% match pension, free life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, employee discounts including high street brands, cycle 2 work scheme and discount on Johnson Controls security products.
• Extensive product and on the job/cross training opportunities with outstanding resources available
• Encouraging and collaborative ethos
• Career development through various career ladders
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
• Access to business resource groups and training on things we value

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and certify fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems including portable extinguishers, kitchen suppression systems, gaseous suppression systems (FM200, Novec, Inergen and CO₂), water mist systems and associated fire protection equipment.
• Inspect, test, refurbish, recharge and prepare cylinders and fire suppression equipment within the Aberdeen workshop.
• Service and maintain breathing apparatus equipment and associated life safety systems.
• Support the installation, commissioning, maintenance and testing of fire protection systems where required.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on fire safety equipment and suppression systems.
• Produce accurate service reports, maintenance records and certification documentation.
• Support customer sites across the UK, including marine, offshore and international projects when required.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, quality and housekeeping within both workshop and field environments.

Essential Criteria

• Experience within fire protection, fire suppression systems, mechanical maintenance, hydraulics, pipe fitting, vehicle mechanics, HGV maintenance or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to produce accurate service reports, maintenance records and certification documentation.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and customer service.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and internationally, including offshore environments when required.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience within the fire protection industry.
• Experience servicing fixed fire suppression systems and portable fire extinguishers.
• Experience with cylinder inspection, testing, refurbishment or pressure systems.
• Experience servicing breathing apparatus equipment (Draeger, Scott Safety or similar).
• Relevant industry qualifications (e.g. BAFE, Ansul R102, Draeger BA or Scott Safety BA).
• Mechanical apprenticeship or recognised engineering qualification.
• Experience with pipework assembly, threaded pipe systems and compression fittings.
• Offshore, marine, oil & gas or shipping industry experience.
• Offshore certifications (e.g. BOSIET, MIST, Offshore Medical).

Due to the nature of this position, we are only able to consider applicants who currently have the unrestricted legal right to live and work in the UK. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assist with visa applications for this role

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