Fire Service Technician - #189327

Vacancy Title: Fire Service Technician

Vacancy Location: Aberdeen or Southampton

Engagement Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Role

Survitec is a global leader in Survival Technology, trusted to protect lives for over 168 years. Operating in more than 2,000 ports across 96 countries, we are the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of liferafts, Marine Evacuation Systems (MES) and offshore rental PPE.

Our 2,000 global colleagues are driven by our purpose — “We Exist to Protect Lives” — designing and delivering innovative survival, fire and safety solutions that perform when lives depend on them.

As a Fire Service Technician, you’ll 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.

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

To Apply, please click the Apply button and submit your application via our website.

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.