Fire Safety

Fire Extinguisher Technician - Permanent Full Training Provided Newry Area

Job Title: Fire Extinguisher TechnicianEmployment Type: PermanentLocation: Based in the Newry area, with travel across NI & ROISalary: £25,700 per year (rising in April with NMW uplift)Bonus: £200-£500 typical monthly bonusBenefits: Full personal-use van, fuel allowance, paid travel time, training, career progression

About the Company

A long-established fire protection organisation with over 40 years' experience and significant recent growth. The team has expanded by nearly 50% in the past two years, and due to continued demand, a new Fire Extinguisher Technician is required for the Newry area. Full training is provided, making this ideal for someone practical and eager to develop a specialised skillset.

What's on Offer

Competitive Pay and Bonus Scheme

• £25,700 annual salary, increasing in April
• Monthly performance bonus: 5% of all profit above target
• Typical bonus earnings: £200-£500 per month

Company Van (Personal Use Included)

• Van provided for both work and personal use (HMRC Benefit-in-Kind applies)
• Includes 400 personal miles per month

Typical monthly Benefit-in-Kind costs:

• Van: £69.50-£139
• Fuel: £13.30-£26.60

Working Hours and Travel Pay

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm (40 hours per week)
• Paid travel time beyond the first 30 minutes each way
• Occasional stay-away required (up to one month per year) with hotel/B&B accommodation provided

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and install fire extinguishers and fire safety equipment
• Complete certification, paperwork, and digital reporting
• Attend call-outs within the region
• Install signage, brackets, stands, cabinets, and safety equipment
• Carry out discharge tests, refills, and maintenance
• Participate in training, toolbox talks, and staff meetings
• Record accurate job notes, follow-ups, and timesheets

Key Duties (Full Training Provided)

• Identify correct extinguisher types for various fire classifications
• Weigh, refill, and maintain extinguishers
• Replace O-rings, seals, cartridges, horns, and serviceable parts
• Install equipment on plasterboard, block, or concrete surfaces
• Fit all relevant fire safety signage
• Commission new fire safety equipment
• Replace automatic powder units and inspect hose reels
• Perform van checks and manage stock
• Use the company app for job details, equipment logging, notes, and customer sign-off
• Complete timesheets accurately

Ideal Candidate

• Practical and hands-on
• Comfortable working independently
• Customer focused and reliable
• Able to follow safety standards
• Prepared to travel across NI and ROI

No prior experience is required. Full training is provided.