Dynamic role with career progression opportunities Focus on wet fire systems and servicing Top hourly rates paid RETAINED SEARCH / EXCLUSIVE LISTING About the opportunity As the Lead Sprinkler Technician, working in close collaboration with the Operations Manager, you will be tasked with overseeing the wet fire division, championing its growth, and delivering high-quality outcomes across testing, maintenance, minor works, and project delivery. In this role, you will manage: Operational Oversight - Manage and execute wet fire system testing, maintenance, minor works, and project scopes—ensuring consistent operational excellence across all service types. Standards Compliance - Oversee adherence to AS 1851 testing and maintenance protocols and AS 2118.1 for the design and installation of wet-pipe sprinkler systems. Maintain regulatory compliance and high technical standards. Estimation & Resource Planning - Accurately estimate labour, materials, and time for maintenance jobs, minor works, and projects to support effective quoting, scheduling, and workload management. Technical Execution - Oversee, and where required perform, fault identification, repairs, system commissioning, and commissioning of wet fire systems, including wet-pipe, pre-action, and special hazard systems. Client Relations & Communication - Ensure strong stakeholder and customer engagement through professional communication, proactive problem resolution, and building trust in service delivery. Workload & Scheduling Management - Plan and organise, ensuring tasks are effectively completed and service quality and timelines are met. Documentation & Reporting - Ensure service reports, inspection records, and documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with standards and internal systems. Professionalism & Mobility - Maintain a professional appearance and conduct across all client interactions. Hold a valid driver’s licence for site transportation and team coordination. About you The Lead Sprinkler Technician is pivotal in scaling the Wet Division’s operations and capabilities. Your oversight ensures regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and client confidence—embedding reliability, safety, and growth into every engagement. Certificate IV in Sprinkler Fitting — Demonstrating formal expertise in the installation, servicing, and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems. Demonstrated experience with wet fire system servicing and installation (wet-pipe, pre-action valves, special hazard setups). Knowledge of AS 1851 and AS 2118.1 compliance requirements. Proven estimation skills: ability to quantify labour, materials, and time for precise job costing. Strong organisation and communication skills. Self-motivated with meticulous attention to detail, capable of managing a division with minimal supervision. Hold a valid driver’s licence. What’s on offer This is an opportunity to join a growing division within a national organisation, with structured support and clear paths for progression. Working for them you can expect the following: Straight to double pay for time worked beyond 8 hours On-call allowance and 4hrs at double hourly rate as a minimum $2,000 bonus post 6 months probation. Annual development and Remuneration reviews. This is not typical in the Perth contractor market. Fleet Car / Fuel Card or Vehicle Allowance of $18k Flexible working hours and RDOs (rostered days off) Access to an EAP Great team culture and social calendar Worksite locations varying from NOR to SOR – keeping you close to home Projected workloads allowing forward planning & flexibility to plan your own days About our client Our client is a specialist provider of Fire services and part of a larger building services organisation. The division currently employs a small team with expectations to grow. Their focus is on providing fire detection, alarm testing, and maintenance services primarily in commercial premises. The business is part of a well-established group with national operations and a history dating back to 1988. With ongoing investment in new divisions and expanding teams, there are opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement. How to apply Submit your CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role. Applications are welcome from candidates based locally or interstate. Your application will be handled according to our privacy policy: https://11recruitment.com.au/privacy-policy. Please note This is a permanent role, and applicants must have working rights that align with long-term employment requirements in Australia. Sponsorship will not be provided. Code/Keywords ^^^ "Lead Sprinkler technician", "Senior Sprinkler technician", "Alarm systems technician""Wet Fire system technician", "Electrical technician", "Wet system tester", "Wet fire systems technician", "Fire maintenance technician", "Fire sprinkler installer", "Building services electrician", "Commercial electrician", "Smoke detector technician", "Fire alarm specialist", "AS1851 technician", "Field service technician", "Emergency lighting electrician", "HVAC fire technician", "Minor works technician", "Fire sprinkler inspector"
