National Fire Maintenance & Safety Leader

Tesco; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Fire Maintenance Manager to oversee fire safety performance across its nationwide retail estate. This role involves supporting maintenance teams, managing fire compliance, and driving improvements in safety and efficiency. Candidates should have advanced fire protection knowledge and significant technical engineering experience, alongside a relevant qualification. The position offers a variety of employee benefits, including an annual bonus, private medical insurance, and generous holiday leave.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus personal day

Private medical insurance

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Free access to virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Significant technical and maintenance engineering experience.
• Experience working in a remote/site-based engineering environment.
• Proven track record in driving engineering innovations.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the fire safety subject matter expert for maintenance teams.
• Validating contractor scopes and quotations.
• Supporting design reviews to embed fire safety considerations.

Skills

Advanced technical knowledge of fire protection assets

Strong senior stakeholder management

Experience with lean methodologies

Driving engineering innovation through collaboration

Education

Fire NEBOSH

Engineering qualification (Level 3, HNC or above)

Job description

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Fire Maintenance Manager to oversee fire safety performance across its nationwide retail estate. This role involves supporting maintenance teams, managing fire compliance, and driving improvements in safety and efficiency. Candidates should have advanced fire protection knowledge and significant technical engineering experience, alongside a relevant qualification. The position offers a variety of employee benefits, including an annual bonus, private medical insurance, and generous holiday leave.