Trainee Fire Extinguisher Technician

On-site in County Durham·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 31 Oct)

Mitie

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, County Durham
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Monday 30 November

Skills

Fire Safety

Requirements

What we're looking for

Possession of a full UK driving licence.
Willingness and flexibility to travel as required for work and training purposes.

Nice to have

Previous experience working with mechanical fire protection systems (e.g., sprinklers, suppression systems).
Technical background within the mechanical fire safety industry.
Experience in a customer-facing role, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The role

As a Trainee Fire Extinguisher Technician, you'll embark on an exciting journey to develop hands-on skills in fire extinguisher maintenance, inspection, and testing-crucial knowledge that opens doors across the fire safety industry.

What you'll do

The primary objective of this role is to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become a fully qualified Fire Extinguisher Technician.
Work alongside experienced Fire Extinguisher Technicians, gaining hands-on experience and practical knowledge in the field.
Develop and maintain professional, effective relationships with a diverse client base, representing the company to the highest standards.
Communicate clearly and confidently with customers to ensure they fully understand the status and condition of their fire safety equipment.
Collaborate with Service Administrators to ensure customer requirements and service expectations are consistently met.
Take responsibility for the proper management, care, and security of vehicle stock, tools, and equipment.
Demonstrate a positive attitude toward training and development, carrying out all assigned duties with professionalism and diligence.
Flexibility to travel and stay overnight may be required during peak periods and throughout the training programme.

Who We're Looking For

We consider our people our greatest asset. All we ask is that every Team Member take pride in what they do and demonstrate commitment to delivering the highest level of service to both external and internal customers. Therefore, in addition to having all the usual attributes of a great Marlowe Fire & Security 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:

Key Personal Attributes

Highly motivated with a strong sense of drive and initiative.
Demonstrates enthusiasm and a positive attitude in all aspects of work.
Energetic, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Well-organised with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively and meet deadlines

About Mitie

Mitie serves more than 3,000 customers across the public and private sectors, from banks and retailers to hospitals, schools and critical government strategic assets, and reported £5.6bn revenue in FY26 with 77,500 people.

The company takes care of its customers' people and buildings by delivering core services and deploying advanced technology, and it also publishes insights such as its Net Zero Navigator and ESG reporting, having operated at net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of FY25 under its Plan Zero programme.

Industry: Facilities management
Employees: 77,500
In the UK: Glasgow

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