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Fire Extinguisher Engineer
About this role
Fire Extinguisher Engineer Permanent | Field Based - London & Surrounding Areas | Competitive Salary and Benefits Package We are strengthening our extinguisher service capability and looking for an experienced engineer who takes pride in safe, accurate work and professional customer service. Company Overview Firetecnics is an established LPCB-certified fire safety business with over 35 years of experience supporting residential and commercial property professionals.
We provide fire safety installation, servicing, maintenance and compliance solutions, combining technical expertise with responsive, personalised service. As part of Helix International Group, Firetecnics combines specialist fire safety engineering with the support of a wider risk, compliance and technology group. Job Purpose The Fire Extinguisher Engineer is responsible for the servicing, maintenance, commissioning and installation of portable fire extinguishers and associated equipment at customer sites, delivered in accordance with BS 5306-3, BS 5306-8 and the company’s BAFE SP101 registration.
The role ensures each customer’s fire extinguisher provision remains fully compliant, correctly specified and in good working order, delivering a professional, safety focused and customer friendly service that protects life, property and the company’s accreditation. What You Will Be Doing: Servicing Maintenance and Overhaul Carry out basic (annual) and extended servicing, overhaul, recharge and discharge testing of portable fire extinguishers in accordance with BS 5306-3.
Inspect, test and maintain extinguishers and ancillary equipment (fire blankets, hose reels, signage and brackets) to manufacturer and British Standard requirements. Identify defective, out-of-date or non-compliant equipment, condemning and replacing units as required and advising the customer. Work to planned maintenance schedules, maximising first visit completion and minimising return visits. Commissioning Installation and Surveys Commission and install new portable fire extinguishers, ensuring correct type, rating, siting and mounting.
Carry out extinguisher surveys and provision assessments in line with BS 5306-8, recommending the correct number, type and location of units. Prepare accurate recommendations and quotations for additional supply, replacement or remedial works identified during servicing. Compliance and Quality Work at all times in accordance with the company’s BAFE SP101 scheme, quality procedures and relevant British Standards and legislation.