Fire Extinguisher Technician/ Trainee (Portables Tech)

Are you a qualified Fire Extinguisher Technician or interested in a Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing traineeship? We have an opportunity to join Firelec where you will benefit from employment stability, opportunities to progress as well as a range of additional benefits that come with working with a local market leader.

About the Role

Working in the Rockhampton/Gladstone/Central Queensland region you will be responsible for installation, servicing and or maintenance of a variety of fire protection equipment including Fire Extinguishers, Fire Hose Reels, Eye Wash Stations, Fire Blankets and Lay flat Fire Hoses delivering excellence in customer service.

We are seeking motivated individuals who are already in the in the fire protection industry or have a mechanical aptitude and are keen to gain new skills and qualifications. Firelec provides training and upskilling opportunities.

About us

A leading local provider of fire safety services and equipment, we at Firelec are driven by a powerful purpose - to make the world a safer place. We start by living by our value of PROTECT PEOPLE FIRST & BUILDING GREAT LEADERS.

To be successful

You will have proven experience in a similar role, (or the desire to up-skill) and this will include.

- Knowledge and exposure to various brands of portable fire equipment.
- Service of portable and wheeled fire extinguishers & fire blankets
- Service and maintenance of fire hose reels & lay flat fire hose
- Effectively manage available time and resources and be proactive in problem solving and troubleshooting
- Achieve full compliance to service delivery and procedural requirements, including quality, EH&S;, Ethics and Trade Practices




- Survey customer assets and recommend fire protection and safety systems upgrades and repairs
- Identify, service, and repair fire protection and safety systems and equipment in accordance with Australian Standards and manufacturer recommendations
- Report work progress and performance by completing productivity and key performance indicator reports

About You

- The capacity to work a 38-hour week with RDO's
- Up to date product and industry knowledge, and an understanding of where to locate the relevant information
- A solid knowledge of the Australian Standards for portable extinguishers, hose reels and lay flat fire hose (not a requirement for new starters)
- A technical competency with the ability to complete identified company, industry and occupational training and Cert II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing accreditation
- The ability to travel overnight and be part of an on-call roster if required
- QBCC Fire Protection Portables Install and Maintain stream license (advantageous)
- Current Driver’s license

Desired attributes you have:

- Robust knowledge of AS 1851, AS 2444, AS2441
- Previous experience infire protection maintenance or the desire to obtain skills and qualifications
- Up to date product and industry knowledge with portable fire equipment (advantageous)

What we will offer you:

- Tool of trade vehicle, LAFHA (where applicable) and overtime component on top of competitive wage
- Ongoing permanent, full-time, and stable employment
- On job specialized training
- Future progression opportunities with a local industry leader
- Access to an employee discount platform with access to hundreds of discounts from health, groceries, electronics and more

We believe in diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from different backgrounds. This includes First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ and all cultural and language backgrounds

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📌 Fire Extinguisher Technician/ Trainee (Portables Tech) (Rockhampton Regional)
🏢 Firelec
📍 Rockhampton Regional