Fire Extinguisher Service Technician

Morgan Fire Protection

  • Hastings, East Sussex
  • £24,000-25,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
  • Apply easily
Fire Extinguisher Service Technician - Kent & SurroundsMorgan Fire Protection specialises in the delivery of planned and corrective maintenance of fire detection systems and portable extinguishers. While the majority of Morgan Fire’s operational resources are based around London, we provide national coverage through our reactive delivery model. We are currently looking to appoint a new Fire Extinguisher Service Technician specifically covering the Kent region covering the surrounding areas.Basic Salary – £24-25,000 per annum plus 4% commission on all completed worksOvertime & Paid TimePension, Life Assurance & much more. – Please see our generous remuneration packages belowMorgan Fire Protection’s Fire Extinguisher Service Technician’sCarry out the servicing and maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers, Hose Reels and Kitchen Fire Suppression systems for local, National and Key Accounts. All equipment will be provided to allow high standards of service, install and maintenance.
  • Work in line with current standards and customer requirements.
  • Plan and complete call visits within your designated region, ensuring maximum efficiency and best use of resources.
  • 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.
  • Approach all training positively & complete all duties in a professional manner.
  • Travel and some stop over is expected during the training period and busier months.
RequirementsWho We’re Looking ForAs well as having all the usual attributes of a great Morgan Fire Protection employee, such as; a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, well presented and professional at all times, ability to work alone and as part of a team….. For this specific opportunity, we are looking for candidates who offer:
  • Experience in fire extinguisher servicing, hold a qualification to prove competence and have 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.
  • 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.
  • Full driving licence.
BenefitsHow we Attract, Reward & Retain Our EmployeesAt Morgan Fire Protection we recognise the importance of fairly rewarding our employees. We go above and beyond with our remuneration packages that not only meet the needs of a challenging economic climate, but we offer packages, benefits and incentives to support the broader needs of our people making their everyday lives and futures more comfortable.
  • Basic Salary – £24-25,000 per annum
  • 4% commission on all completed works
  • Overtime & Paid Time
  • Royal London Pension
  • Life Assurance 4x Salary
  • Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays
  • Paid Candidate Referral Scheme – up to £1,000 per referral, unlimited referrals.
  • Mental Health & Well-being Scheme
  • Employee Recognition Scheme
  • Development and progression opportunities
A Little More About Morgan Fire ProtectionMorgan Fire Protection is registered by BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Equipment) to install, inspect and maintain portable fire extinguishers. We are a small and mostly regionally focussed business, however, we have the luxury and benefit of being part of a wider group of businesses within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems industry, allowing us to share best-practice, learning & development academies, Human Resource specialists and knowledge for constant improvement across the critical service industry.Big enough to provide but small enough to care.Our Business Include: * Morgan Fire Protection morganfire.co.uk/recruitment/
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Equal OpportunitiesWe strive to create a diverse, inclusive environment to encourage all our employees to be themselves. We celebrate what makes us unique and believe that adopting a culture of inclusion helps us to best serve our customers. We are committed to supporting equal opportunities, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.Right to WorkRegrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship.If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.

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