Fire Service Technician

Survitec Group Ltd.; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading survival technology provider in Southampton is hiring six Fire Service Technicians. Responsibilities include servicing fire safety equipment, conducting inspections, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in servicing and compliance reporting, along with strong communication skills and a valid UK driving licence. This full-time role offers variety, travel opportunities, and professional growth.

Benefits

33 days holiday entitlement

Additional day off for birthday

Enhanced maternity & paternity package

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Training & Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing fire safety equipment and breathing apparatus.
• Strong skills in inspections, testing, and compliance reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• A valid, full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel at short notice, including offshore work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Service & repair extinguishers, hydrants, hose reels, fire blankets, fire detection systems, and breathing apparatus.
• Manage testing, shutdowns, and urgent repairs when required.
• Safely transport, install, and return customer equipment.
• Keep accurate compliance records and documentation.
• Provide expert technical advice and customer support.
• Travel for training, offshore service, and urgent projects.

Skills

Servicing fire safety equipment

Inspections

Testing and compliance reporting

Communication skills

Flexibility for travel

Job description

Overview

Fire Service Technician x6

Location: Southampton

Employment type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Role

At Survitec, we are the worlds largest survival technology provider, trusted for over 166 years to protect lives at sea, in the air, and on land. With 3,000 colleagues across 96 countries, we partner with leading names in maritime, defence, energy, aerospace, and government to deliver innovative safety solutions.

Weve recently embarked on an exciting period of growth and restructuring, strengthening our fire service operations across the UK. Thats why were now hiring 6 Fire Service Technicians in two key locations: Aberdeen and Southampton. As a Fire Service Technician, youll play a vital role in protecting lives - inspecting, servicing, and repairing fire safety equipment and breathing apparatus across vessels and offshore environments. This is a hands-on role offering variety, travel opportunities, and genuine scope for professional growth.

Key responsibilities for the Fire Service Technician role include but are not limited to:

• Carry out preventive maintenance and safety inspections
• Service & repair extinguishers, hydrants, hose reels, fire blankets, fire detection systems, and breathing apparatus
• Manage testing, shutdowns, and urgent repairs when required
• Safely transport, install, and return customer equipment
• Keep accurate compliance records and documentation
• Provide expert technical advice and customer support
• Travel for training, offshore service, and urgent projects

You will have the opportunity to develop in your role and feel proud of the work you do. Working at Survitec is fast paced but incredibly rewarding. This is not just another job; this is your career.

Qualifications

About You

Essential criteria:

• Proven experience servicing fire safety equipment and breathing apparatus (marine or offshore)
• Strong skills in inspections, testing, and compliance reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• A valid, full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to travel at short notice, including offshore work

Why You Should Work for Us

• 33 days holiday entitlement (including bank holidays)
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Company Anniversary Holiday Benefit
• Excellent enhanced maternity & paternity package
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Training & Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme

How To Apply

Please note, we do not accept direct applications via email nor do we accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.

Survitec is an equal opportunities employer. Our diverse global workforce protects lives, every single day. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture where our people feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work. Because, to provide service and excellence to our customers we must mirror their diversity. But more importantly because it is the right thing to do.

At Survitec, we want you to have the best possible interview experience with us and we are also committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are happy to make any necessary accommodations to ensure you can showcase your skills to the best of your ability, should you require any reasonable adjustments, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

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