Location: Field-based (Covering London, Surrey, Kent, and the South Coast. Ideal engineer location: South London or Surrey).
Position: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £25,500 - £29,000 basic (depending on experience) + uncapped bonus (approx. £3,000 - £8,000 OTE) + overtime (various optional schemes available such as extended working days, saturdays & sundays)
Are you an ambitious, driven individual looking for a long-term career with genuine progression? Whether you are a seasoned professional or looking to break into the safety industry, we want to hear from you.
We are seeking a Fire Extinguisher Engineer to join our skilled, supportive team to carry out vital maintenance and remedial work.
What We Offer You
- Competitive Earnings: £25,500 - £28,000 basic salary, plus an excellent uncapped bonus scheme (estimated additional earnings of £3,000 - £8,000/year) and plentiful overtime opportunities.
- Fully Equipped Kit: A modern company vehicle, fuel card, business smartphone, high-quality tools, and company uniform.
- Time to Recharge: 21 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, rising by 1 day per full calendar year of service (up to a maximum of 24 days plus Bank Holidays).
- Career Investment & Upskilling: An ongoing internal and external training and development programme designed to help you reach your full potential. Interested in progressing into the world of fire alarms and emergency lighting? Then SAFE I.S. is the place to be - we have a well-trodden path of upskilling our extinguisher engineers into other specialised areas of the fire safety industry.
- Peace of Mind: A comprehensive company pension scheme.
What We Are Looking For
Qualifications & Experience:
- Previous experience as a Fire Extinguisher Engineer (Ideally more than 1 year).
- BAFE Registration or completion of the FIA Servicing & Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers course.
Key Skills & Attributes:
- A Full, Clean UK Driving Licence with the confidence to navigate busy, congested areas (such as London).
- Great Communication & Writing Skills to accurately and clearly complete digital work report sheets, checklists, and certifications.
- Excellent Time Management to ensure scheduled appointment timescales are consistently met.
- A Customer-First Mindset with great interpersonal skills to provide a personal, reassuring approach to our clients' safety.
- Strong Attention to Detail to investigate faults and identify opportunities to enhance a customer's safety with additional products or services.
About SAFE I.S. – Why We Are So Good At What We Do
Founded in 2008, SAFE I.S. Ltd has spent nearly two decades protecting people, property, and businesses across the UK. As an award-winning, independent fire safety specialist, we deliver the elite standards and robust resources of a national provider, but we maintain the tight-knit, collaborative culture and personal care of a local team.
Why do engineers and clients choose us?
- Uncompromising Standards: We are fully third-party accredited across the board (including BAFE SP101, SP203-1, and SP203-4), meaning our reputation for compliance and competency is unmatched.
- Outstanding Reputation: We don't just talk about great service; our clients prove it. With hundreds of 5-star reviews across Google and Trustpilot, we are known for our clear reports, friendly staff, and rapid responsiveness.
- A Culture of Growth: We don't believe in dead-end jobs. We actively invest heavily in our team, offering clear, proven career pathways to ensure you never stop learning or growing your earning potential.
Why Join Us?
If successful, you will be joining a highly skilled team of engineers who pride themselves on a positive, collaborative working environment. We don’t just offer a job; we offer a clear pathway to a fulfilling, long-term career.
To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter highlighting why you're a great fit for the team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £25,500.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
Experience:
- Fire Extinguisher Engineering: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- BAFE / FIA Fire Extinguisher Training Certification? (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
