Fire Extinguisher Technician – Permanent | Full Training Provided | Newry Area
Job Title: Fire Extinguisher Technician
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Based in the Newry area, with travel across NI & ROI
Salary: £25,700 per year (rising in April with NMW uplift)
Bonus: £200–£500 typical monthly bonus
Benefits: 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.