Engineering Manager

ARM; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire safety services is seeking an Engineering Manager based in Hertford. The role involves leading engineering teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting business growth through effective management and training. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a willingness to travel.

Benefits

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Bupa private medical insurance

YuLife wellness app

Specsavers eyecare scheme

Audible account and credit for personal development

On-site gym and shower facilities

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams of 20+ is preferred.
• Full UK driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with company standards.
• Provide leadership and management of engineering personnel.
• Conduct monthly Health & Safety meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety Management

Team Management

Job description

Engineering Manager
Based out of Hertford
Up to 45k

My Client who specialises in passive fire planned preventive maintenance, remedial, and project works. We offer a comprehensive range of fire safety services, is looking to recruit an Engineering Manager.

Their main services include:
Fire Dampers and Remedials
Fire Doors and Remedials
Fire Compartmentation Surveys & Remedials
Fire Stopping
Fire Risk Assessment
TR19 Grease Extract Cleaning

Main Duties:
Ensure full compliance with the company standards, promoting a culture of quality and accountability across all engineering activities.
Provide effective day-to-day leadership and management of engineering personnel, ensuring alignment with company policies, procedures, and performance expectations.
Carry out quarterly 1-1's with engineers and monthly probation reviews with new team members
Conduct and participate in monthly operational Health & Safety meetings, ensuring risks are identified and managed proactively within the engineering function.
Act as the primary liaison with the Group Health & Safety department, supporting continuous improvement and regulatory compliance across all passive fire projects.
Identify training needs and coordinate retraining programs to maintain and enhance the team's capability, including adapting to evolving business and industry requirements.
Run the safety auditing including site safety audits and engineer van audits
Lead and oversee the induction process for new engineers, ensuring comprehensive onboarding into passive fire systems, safety protocols, uniform, tooling and company standards.
Support the business needs for growth by leading recruitment for the engineering department

Requirements:
Full UK driver's licence required
Willingness to travel and adapt to scheduling changes as the company expands within the Air and Fire Industries
Experience managing teams of 20+ is preferred, but not essential
Relevant industry experience is advantageous, though not required

Benefits:
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Bupa private medical insurance (following successful completion of probationary period)
YuLife wellness app
Specsavers eyecare scheme
Audible account and credit each month to support personal development
Head office based in green fields with on-site gym and shower facilities

To discuss this role in more details please contact David on (phone number removed)

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.