Fire Service Manager

Win Berry; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected contractor in the fire services is seeking a Fire Service Manager in Bristol to lead a team of engineers while ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will manage client relationships, coordinate maintenance schedules, and contribute to service improvements. The ideal candidate has a strong background in fire alarm servicing and exceptional leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary, company van, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contribution

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Strong background in fire alarm servicing, maintenance or commissioning.
• Experience supervising or leading engineering teams.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a team of fire service engineers.
• Coordinating maintenance and service schedules.
• Managing client relationships and communications.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Overseeing performance and documentation.

Skills

Fire alarm servicing

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Client communication

Compliance understanding

Job description

Fire Service Manager

£40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience

South West

Are you an experienced Fire Service professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service? This is a great opportunity to join a respected contractor specialising in fire, security, electrical, heating and plumbing services — taking ownership of the Fire Service division and leading a growing team of engineers.

You’ll be the key point of coordination across people, clients and operational delivery, ensuring compliance, safety and service standards are consistently achieved.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading, mentoring and developing a team of fire service engineers
• Coordinating planned maintenance, reactive works and service schedules
• Acting as the main contact for client relationships, managing communication and expectations
• Ensuring all works meet relevant standards, regulations and Health & Safety requirements
• Overseeing performance, productivity, documentation and reporting
• Supporting wider operational teams and contributing to service improvement initiatives
• Managing workloads, allocating jobs and resolving issues on site when required
• Ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and industry standards

What You Bring

• Strong background in fire alarm servicing, maintenance or commissioning
• Experience supervising or leading engineering teams
• Solid understanding of fire alarm systems and compliance requirements
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and contractors
• Ability to prioritise and coordinate multiple workloads
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• £40,000–£50,000 per annum (experience-dependent)
• Company van and fuel card
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Overtime opportunities
• Pension contribution
• Tools, uniform and ongoing training
• Clear progression within a growing business
• Supportive management and a friendly team culture

This role is being managed exclusively by Winberry.

To explore this opportunity further, please contact Ben Willis at Winberry