Fire Service Manager

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.

Keywords to support your application:

Fire Service Manager, Fire Safety, Fire Detection, Fire Protection, PPM, BS 5839, Life Safety Systems, Building Services, Compliance, Engineering Management, Fire Alarm Engineer, Maintenance Manager