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Fire & Security Service Manager (Field Based)

Posted 13 days ago

  • Kempston, Bedfordshire
  • Permanent
  • Car or Allowance +End of Yr Bonus
  • £40,000 to £50,000 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 15 days

GBR Recruitment Ltd, are proud to be working in partnership with a leading gold standard approved Fire & Security systems installation & maintenance company, recruiting for an experienced Fire & Security Service�Manager to join their Senior Management team, working out in the field managing a team of c.20 Service�Engineers ensuring their work is to the highest standard�& highest quality.�



This field based Service Manager role, will cover contracts / projects UK wide, plus potentially some in Europe too, as this Fire & Security company works with major clients across both the UK & overseas, working closely with Facilities Management companies, Interior Fit Out companies (Cat A & B Fitting), plus major corporate business directly, plus M&E contractors.�



Ideally you will have previously been a time-served on the tools Fire & Security Engineer, who has made the step up into Service�Management or Installation Management post, with strong knowledge & experience of all things Fire & Security (products, types of solutions, processes, compliance & legislation, risks, maintenance, installation, upgrades, latest tech & more) with a focus on quality of workmanship, high end customer service / satisfaction & strong commercial acumen (budgets / margins / costs etc.).�




  • You will be responsible for the servicing�of Intruder Alarms, CCTV (Facial Recognition, Heat Mapping, ANPR and Video Analytics), Access Control, Integrated Security Systems, Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Lighting, Fire & Smoke Detection Alarms, Passive Fire Protection, Gas Fire Protection, EVCS, within all�building types, across all industry sectors.�

  • You will work closely with the Service Desk Supervisor, to ensure high end customer service & customer satisfaction at all times (24/7, 365 days).�

  • You will play a key role in service capacity planning & delivery, as well as monitoring current service levels, with an eye on�continuous improvement & smarter ways of working.�

  • You will manage all labour (20�Field Engineers), resources,�materials,�tool requirements to complete the job successfully & to a high quality level.�

  • You will control the budget for the Servicing department & deliver servicing works on time (as agreed with the customer) & within the allocated service level agreement & budget, whilst also ensuring profit margins are achieved in line with the company guide lines / policies.�

  • Your mindset will be that of CI (continuous improvement) & LEAN ways of working, with the end result being a high end Quality one, OTIF.�

  • Mentoring, Coaching & Leading is a key part of this role, getting the best performance out of your Service Engineering team, plus offering them the chance to shine with real L&D opportunities in place / training matrix.�

  • Support Project Managers, Commercial Teams, Sales Teams & Finance.�

  • Deliver team briefings.�

  • Complete required works documentation.�



Attributes:�




  • Time-served Fire & Security Systems Service Manager / Installation Manager�professional�

  • Supervisory / Management experience of teams over 10+�

  • Fire & Security sector qualifications�

  • ISO 9001 experience�

  • Used to working in NSI accredited companies

  • Used to working in BAFE companies�

  • Ideally IOSH qualified�

  • Right first time mentality�



Benefits:�




  • Company Car or Car Allowance

  • 31 Days holiday inclusive of bank Holidays

  • Birthday leave

  • 4% Pension contribution (company)�

  • Healthcare scheme�

  • Year end bonus scheme (discretionary per annum)



Interviews to take place ASAP