Universal Business Team

Fire Extinguisher Technician Permanent Field-Based 30,000 + Bonus (OTE up to 11%) Coverage: South East & wider UK (flexibility required) Head Office: Morden, Surrey We're recruiting a Fire Extinguisher Technician to join our clients expanding engineering team. This role is ideal for someone new to the fire industry or from a hands-on, practical background who is keen to learn, develop, and build a long-term career. What You'll Be Doing As a Fire Extinguisher Technician, you'll operate in a field-based role , attending client sites to service, install, and maintain fire safety equipment while delivering an excellent customer experience. Key responsibilities include: Servicing and maintaining fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and hose reels Installing and commissioning new extinguishers, signage, and fire safety equipment Conducting fire safety signage surveys and installations Identifying non-compliance and clearly reporting findings Communicating professionally with clients on-site This is a physical, hands-on role involving lifting equipment (up to 15kg) and regular site activity. Training & Onboarding We take development seriously and set our engineers up for success: Week 1: Warehouse-based induction - learn the fundamentals Weeks 2-8: Field shadowing with a Senior Engineer Post-sign-off: Your own company van & fuel card BAFE qualification funded What We're Looking For We're looking for the right mindset over experience . You'll be: A strong team player who values collaboration (even when working independently) Organised, reliable, and able to manage your day effectively Customer-focused with clear, confident communication skills Detail-oriented with a commitment to compliance and presentation Practical, proactive, and comfortable with hands-on work Comfortable travelling and flexible when business needs require it Essential: Full UK driving licence Willingness to learn and develop within the fire safety industry Salary & Benefits 30,000 basic salary Performance-related bonus (OTE up to 11%) (Last year's average bonus: 3,500) Company van & fuel card (after training period) Pension (auto-enrolment) 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (Includes 3 days allocated over Christmas) Fully funded training & qualifications Clear internal progression routes Quarterly engineer meetings (breakfast provided) Annual company staff day (recently hosted at Mercedes-Benz World) Working Pattern Monday to Friday 7:00am - 4:30pm 30-minute unpaid lunch break Travel primarily across the South East (London, Kent, M25), with occasional wider UK travel Overnight stays not mandatory , but flexibility is appreciated

A family owned business with highly ambitious growth plans is seeking an experienced and driven General Manager to lead a regional manufacturing facility based near Gatwick Airport. This is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of a busy manufacturing plant employing 60+ personnel . You will take ownership of operational performance, people leadership, governance, and continuous improvement, with a clear mandate to increase output, strengthen controls, and deliver exceptional results. Supported by a Head Office function, you will be empowered to lead locally with clarity, focus, and inspiration. Requirements Full operational leadership of the manufacturing plant, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient day-to-day operations whilst ensuring alignment with strategic objectives Accountability for, customer satisfaction, GP, production output, performance improvement, and cost control Leadership and development of a multi-disciplinary management team and wider workforce (60+ staff) Implementation and embedding of Lean manufacturing and 5S methodologies Daily management reporting, performance tracking, and KPI ownership Responsibility for people activities including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee engagement About You You will be a proven manufacturing leader with the credibility and confidence to run a complex operation end-to-end. You will bring: Demonstrable experience as a General Manager, Plant Manager, or senior operational leader in a manufacturing environment A strong track record of increasing output and improving operational performance Excellent understanding of manufacturing governance, controls, and compliance A solid, practical grasp of all elements required to operate a manufacturing facility safely and effectively Experience leading sizeable teams with multiple direct reports Hands-on experience implementing Lean, 5S, or similar continuous improvement frameworks Strong people leadership skills with the ability to inspire, motivate, and provide clear direction Benefits A senior leadership role with real autonomy and impact Support from an experienced Head Office team The opportunity to shape and develop a key regional manufacturing operation A competitive salary in the region of 75,000 -90,000 depending on experience and benefits package (details on application)