Trainee Fire Extinguisher Technician

Overview

Trainee Fire Extinguisher Technician - North West

Why Marlowe Fire & Security?

As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, Marlowe Fire & Security delivers excellence—from initial design to long-term maintenance. We empower our employees with tools to succeed, offer a vibrant culture, career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary and vehicle allowance.

• Basic Salary Competitive
• Pension, Life Assurance & much more

Join us as a Trainee and build a career in fire safety. You will develop hands-on skills in fire extinguisher maintenance, inspection, and testing—crucial knowledge for the fire safety industry.

During the first six months, you will receive industry-leading training delivered by our expert team. This includes classroom-based learning and practical, on-the-job experience at client sites. You will be mentored by an experienced Engineer and enrolled in a specialist industry course to become BS 5306 qualified .

Responsibilities

• The primary objective is to develop the skills and knowledge to become a fully qualified Fire Extinguisher Technician
• Work alongside experienced Fire Extinguisher Technicians to gain hands-on experience
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with a diverse client base to high standards
• Communicate clearly with customers about the status and condition of fire safety equipment
• Collaborate with Service Administrators to meet customer requirements and service expectations
• Manage, care for, and secure vehicle stock, tools, and equipment
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward training and development and perform duties with professionalism
• Flexibility to travel and stay overnight may be required during peak periods and training

Requirements

Essential Professional Experience

• Possession of a full UK driving licence
• Willingness and flexibility to travel for work and training

Desirable Professional Experience

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

Key Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated with initiative
• Enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Energetic, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Well-organised with ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive Basic Salary with travel time, commission, and overtime opportunities
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Life Assurance (4x annual salary)
• Paid Annual Leave (including bank holidays, up to 25 days with long service)
• Referral Bonus up to £1,000 per successful referral
• Well-being Support
• Career Growth through ongoing training and development

About Marlowe Fire & Security

We operate nationwide in commercial and domestic settings, providing fire and security solutions tailored to industry standards. We are part of a larger group within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems sector to share best practices and enable development opportunities.

Equal Opportunities

We cultivate a vibrant, diverse, and inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves. We support adjustments for the recruitment process as needed.

Right to Work

Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK, or need to extend it, your application cannot be considered.

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