About the opportunity:

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, Fire Hydrants, 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:

Strong knowledge of AS 1851, AS 2444, AS2441

Previous experience in fire 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

Apply now to see where Firelec can take your career. All applications and enquiries are treated in the strictest confidence.

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

How to apply

If you believe that this is the right role for you and your experience matches requirements, please apply via the link. If you have questions before applying email contact Branch Manager Ben Gregg - [email protected]