Fire & Security Manager

Staffline; Little Burstead; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A large security solutions company is seeking a Fire & Security Manager to oversee operations across Dagenham and Basildon. The role involves managing daily security operations, leading a team, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have relevant licenses and strong communication skills. Competitive benefits include a workplace pension, holiday entitlement, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

5.6 weeks holiday per year

Workplace Pension Scheme

Progression training

Life assurance benefit

Contributory Healthcare Scheme

Employee Discount Schemes

Free uniform provided

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK manual driving licence.
• Must have an SIA license.
• Need to be tech-savvy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise fire and security officers.
• Manage the Emergency Response Team.
• Conduct inspections and audits as required.
• Ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Team player

Education

Full UK manual driving licence

SIA license

First Aid trained

Job description

Overview

G4S are looking for a Fire & Security Manager to join an established contract across 2 sites in Dagenham and Basildon. You will lead, supervise, and develop team members to ensure they perform at the highest standard. You will fully take on the role and responsibilities of a staff manager and manage the team's KPI targets while consistently reviewing their performance. In addition, you will support the Operations Manager by coordinating the team's activities and overseeing the day-to-day usage of equipment and consumables. When necessary, you will deputise for the Operations Manager and instil a culture of support, excellence, and continuous improvement in line with our fire and security service.

MUST have a full UK manual driving licence and an SIA license.

MUST apply with a CV for be considered.

As part of the interview process, you will be required to give a 5 minute presentation on how you would improve the service across the sites

Position: Fire & Security Manager
Location: Dagenham & Basildon
Pay Rate: £42,152.24 per annum
Hours: Full-time - 40 hours a week

Your Time at Work

• Oversee, administer, and supervise the day-to-day operation of the fire and security officers at the clients' facilities. Assist in the efficient management of the Emergency Response Team (Security & Fire) to ensure that equipment and personnel attached to facilities are effective and properly trained to meet all normal emergencies in line with the matrix
• Plan and stay on top of all planned inspections, servicing, and testing of fire equipment
• Strategically plan and direct special operations such as vehicle checks, ID checks, surveillance, and bag checks following the. Monitor inspection returns and provide executive reports to Management
• Audit of supervisor special operations plans, such as vehicle checks, ID checks and bag checks
• Be the main link between key stakeholders, the client and engineers in respect of Physical, Electronic & Security Related matters
• Perform process & policy compliance checks (spot, unannounced, scheduled)
• Manage & direct specialist teams in both regular & ad hoc requirements to maximise loss prevention on the client's premises
• Assist in the creation, review, administration, and management of Risk Assessments & Assignment Instructions (Security + Fire)
• Be First Aid trained and assist with the deployment of the 'buggy' and emergency first aid calls (when required)
• Out of normal business hours, work will be required & scheduled ad hoc depending on the needs of service
• Oversee and review staff training records and keep the training matrix updated for regular reviews with the Operations manager
• Monthly care visits with day officers. Annual PPS reviews with day officers
• Ensure all G4S staff always maintain discipline and professionalism
• Manage annual leave in line with G4S policy
• Ensure that all accidents are recorded and investigated in line with the clients' reporting procedures
• Ensure all KPI's are up to date and attend monthly meetings on KPI performance
• Escalate any issues that may affect the clients' business/assets as the appropriate security manager
• Audit Shipping documentation
• Make recommendations for the use of resources
• Contribute to the control of resources
• Deputise for the G4S Operations manager as required
• Chair, attend and arrange informal/formal staff investigation/meetings as required
• Support the client's special operations investigation team as required

This specification is not an exhaustive description; it is indicative of the responsible post held by the Operations Manager, who may be requested to undertake additional duties not specifically listed within the description.

Our Perfect Worker

It is crucial to have great communication and customer service skills. All our admin is digital and paperless, so you'll need to be tech-savvy enough to use our digital devices.

Our perfect Officer will need to be aged 18 or over, a confident communicator who is a team player with the drive to always provide a friendly and professional service. Join G4S and you can also enjoy real career progression with a large international company - as the world's leading provider of security solutions, we offer loads of training and support. You'll be in safe hands from our induction and on-site training to regular reviews and welfare checks with our managers.

Key Information and Benefits

• 5.6 weeks holiday per year (8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays, worked or not worked)
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Progression training and development opportunities
• Life assurance benefit
• Contributory Healthcare Scheme
• Eyecare vouchers
• Employee Discount Schemes
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free uniform provided

Job Ref: 1G4S (G131)

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