Fire Equipment Technician

Role overview

Join Johnson Controls’ Wormald business in Christchurch as a Fire Equipment Technician based in Canterbury, New Zealand. The team is known for its stable, supportive culture and a long history of protecting people and property across New Zealand for more than 130 years.

What’s on offer

• Permanent, full-time employment.
• Company vehicle, smartphone, laptop, and uniform provided.
• Continuous learning opportunities, including professional development and skill-building.

Key purpose of the role

This position combines fire equipment servicing with customer-facing sales and training support. You will work with current and prospective customers across commercial, industrial, governmental, and other organisations, helping them with fire equipment, related products, and training solutions.

What you will be responsible for

• Providing service and sales support for fire equipment and related training offerings.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing customers while helping identify new opportunities.
• Working toward assigned sales and service targets, including promoting training where suitable.
• Testing and servicing fire equipment in line with NZS 4503:2005 and other relevant standards.
• Visiting sites to assess equipment and ensure items are maintained to the required standard before certification.
• Identifying site hazards and risks and recommending appropriate training, safety equipment, and controls in line with New Zealand standards and health and safety expectations.
• Reviewing current site procedures and suggesting improvements where needed.
• Coordinating with organisations and fire services for trial evacuations.
• Inspecting protective equipment and advising on the correct type and proper use.
• Handling customer enquiries and orders promptly and to completion.

What they are looking for

The ideal candidate brings proven experience in sales and servicing, preferably with a mechanical background. Experience in fire protection or as a fire/emergency trainer would be an advantage. You should also be able to give sound advice aligned with the relevant standards.

Eligibility and checks

Pre-employment screening is required and may include reference checks, a medical assessment, a criminal record check, and drug and alcohol testing. Candidates must be able to meet these requirements.

Additional information

If you would like to discuss the role confidentially, you may contact Janis at janis.sotelo@jci.com.