Fire Extinguisher Technician

Job Title:Fire Extinguisher Technician Company: MCL Fire Employment Type:Permanent Location:Seeking applicants from Newry area, with travel across NI and ROI as required. Will consider applicants from across Northern Ireland (not seeking applicants from Belfast as we are at capacity in this area). About us: Formed more than 40 years ago, MCL Fire has grown to become one of Ireland's leading fire protection companies. The team at MCL Fire has grown by almost 50% within the last 24 months, and we have an opportunity for you to help us to continue that success by joining as a Fire Extinguisher Technician in the Newry area. This role will provide full training to the successful candidate. Responsibilities Service and maintain fire safety equipment for our public and private sector clients, in line with the relevant standards. Completing paperwork and providing certification for client premises Managing / Attending to Call Out Requests in the area Supply and install new portable firefighting equipment / signage in client premises Attend staff meetings / toolbox talks, undertake staff training / courses as deemed necessary to perform the Fire Safety Technician role and to enhance your skill set and experience Duties Basic duties include (but are not limited to): Understand the classifications of fire and the appropriate extinguishers and travel distances in line with the appropriate standards Weighing different types of extinguishers Changing cartridges in extinguishers Safely changing O-Rings on different types of extinguishers Changing tamper seals on extinguishers Appropriately label extinguishers and complete the service label (including YOM, Due Test, Service Type and Equipment Numbering) Replacing serviceable parts e.g. Horns Correctly installing signs with silicone on walls, stands and cabinets, including high level location signs Completing discharge test and refills, including the time frames for DTRs Safely using the SDS drill Safely using a drill driver and or impact driver Safely mounting equipment on block and concrete (at the correct height with the correct fittings) Safely mounting equipment on plasterboard (using plasterboard fittings and backboards) Safely adding stands, including the mandatory use of KIT51 straps on flat pack stands Safely installing cabinets at level and understanding the correct cabinets for the type of extinguisher sizes Commission new equipment Safely replacing automatic powders Inspecting fire hose reels Complete van checks Use the app correctly for travelling to and arriving at site Use the app correctly for adding new equipment and locations Request stock transfers correctly Add notes to the job via the app Create any follow up visits on the app as necessary Ensure job is signed off on app by the customer Complete timesheets correctly TPBN1_NI