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FIRE SERVICE MANAGER – CAR ALLOWANCE
Title: Fire Service Manager
Location: Office-based in Essex with National Coverage (primarily London area)
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
OTE: Competitive, including car allowance and benefits package
Industry: Fire Alarms
ABOUT
Are you passionate about fire safety and protection?
My client is a leading provider of planned and corrective maintenance for fire detection systems and portable extinguishers. We deliver high-quality service, compliance, and reliability nationwide.
The Fire Service Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient, compliant, and high-performing delivery of fire alarm maintenance, remedial works, and team management in accordance with BS 5839-1:2025.
Benefits – Fire Service Manager:
Competitive salary up to £55,000
Generous car allowance
Pension scheme for long-term financial security
Life assurance (4x annual salary)
22 days’ holiday plus UK bank holidays
Continuous professional development and career progression opportunities
Responsibilities – Fire Service Manager:
As a Fire Service Manager, your role will include:
Overseeing fire alarm maintenance, inspections, and remedial works to BS 5839-1:2025 standards.
Managing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules and ensuring timely delivery and high completion rates.
Prioritising and managing reactive works, ensuring compliance with SLAs.
Providing leadership to 18 engineers, service desk teams, and supervisors.
Conducting team meetings, one-to-ones, and performance reviews.
Managing service backlogs and ensuring safety-critical tasks are addressed promptly.
Implementing continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and service quality.
Acting as the escalation point for customer issues and ensuring effective resolution.
Collaborating with project and compliance teams to ensure cohesive service delivery.
Monitoring KPIs, analysing data, and producing performance reports.
Requirements – Fire Service Manager:
Minimum of 2 years managerial experience
Proven experience in fire alarm service management or a similar leadership role within the life safety or building services sector.
Strong technical knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems.
In-depth understanding of BS 5839-1:2025.
Excellent leadership and organisational skills.
Proficient in service management systems and reporting tools.
Strong communication and customer service abilities.
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Why Join?
You’ll join a respected, forward-thinking organisation that values its people, invests in their growth, and rewards performance.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a skilled team, drive operational excellence, and make a real impact in the life safety industry while enjoying work-life balance, development opportunities, and strong earning potential.
Apply Now!
If you're an experienced Fire Service Manager based in or near Essex, this is your chance to join a respected company offering genuine career progression, stability, and professional recognition.
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