Trainee Fire Extinguisher Engineer

  • Ref:
    104593
  • Location:
    Durham
  • Employment:
    Full time

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Trainee Fire Extinguisher Technician

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.

  • 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:

Essential Professional Experience

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

Desirable Professional Experience

  • 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.

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

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days' holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Join our Mitie Team.

Together our diversity makes us stronger.

 
 

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Regional Recruitment - Durham
Durham, County Durham, England, DH1 4RB
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