Electrician / Dry Fire Technician

About us

Flaming North Fire Protection is a family-owned company providing Scheduled servicing & asset management to all fire equipment as well as fire safety & warden training, Evacuation Diagrams, Fire alarm panels, Sprinkler services as well as Fire suppression servicing and installation.  We deliver our service across a range of industries with a strong presence in far north Queensland. The role is an integral part of the team and is critical in supporting the business within our Service division.

About the opportunity:

Your duties will include but are not limited to. 

• Inspection service and maintenance of fixed fire detection systems
• Ability to fault find and trouble shoot fire detection systems.
• Gather information while onsite to quote repair / rectification work and understand what the requirements are according to Australian Standards.
• Survey customer premises and recommend fire protection and safety systems and equipment
• Identify, service, and repair electrical fire protection, safety systems and equipment.
• Complete and provide evidence of maintenance performed on equipment in an accurate and legible manner.
• Maintain company vehicle, tools, and equipment in good working order.
• Report work progress and performance by completing reports.
• Liaising with management and the client to ensure the job is completed in a timely manner and to our high-quality expectations.
• Good written & Communication skills.
• Must be willing to work in other areas of the business (e.g., facilities and general maintenance).

What we are looking for:

You are a well-rounded process driven individual and possess the following:

• A certificate III in electro technologies or certetificate III in fire protection control  (must have) 
• Previous maintenance experience in testing and maintaining Fixed fire detection systems
• To be able to work in a team environment and aiding in the development /mentoring of up and coming Fire detection control apprentices 
• Certificate II or III in Fire Protection (desired not essential).
• QBCC current licencing (desired not essential)
• Honest, reliable, and proactive with a strong sense of accountability and responsibility.
• Ability to work unsupervised in a team environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Safety Focused and Highly Motivated with interest to further skills and learning.
• Current Australian Driver’s license.
• Australian Permanent Resident.
• Current Police Certificate Clearance or willing to undergo.
• Working with children check (employee) required or willing to obtain.

What we are offering:

• Company motor vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, and tools provided.
• Vibrant/Positive team culture.
• Full Time position with Job security
• Uniforms and PPE provided.
• Ongoing support, training, and professional development opportunities.
• Career Progression opportunities.
• Supportive leadership team.
• Offering a wage based on experience.

Next steps:

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore further, we encourage you to please apply now.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone and interviews will be conducted shortly after.