Fire Service Manager (Enfield)

4way Recruitment; Enfield; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of fire safety services is seeking a skilled Fire Service Manager based in Essex. This role involves overseeing fire alarm maintenance, managing teams, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of managerial experience, strong technical knowledge of fire detection systems, and excellent leadership abilities. This company offers a generous car allowance, pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous car allowance

Pension scheme

Life assurance

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years managerial experience.
• Proven experience in fire alarm service management or a similar role.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing fire alarm maintenance and inspections.
• Managing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Providing leadership to engineers and service desk teams.

Skills

Fire safety

Leadership

Technical knowledge of fire detection systems

Customer service

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Location : EN1 1BB, Enfield, London, South East, UK. 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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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