Operations Manager (Joinery / Fire Doors)

Fire Doors Rite Ltd; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fire Doors Rite Ltd is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day operations from Basingstoke with UK travel. You will oversee three project managers, an estimator and an operations coordinator, driving delivery of fire door installation, maintenance and remedial work while maintaining safety, quality and cost controls.

You will shape programmes of work, manage resources and develop the team as the business grows toward broader national coverage and potential leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Must have proven track record managing multiple projects and teams across locations.
• Strong understanding of fire door operations, installation, maintenance and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication with customers and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in delivering fire door projects from order to handover.
• Build programmes of work and align labour, materials and site access.
• Help Project Managers resolve issues early and keep customers informed of changes.
• Ensure surveys and replacement parts are ready when needed on site.
• Oversee safety, quality and compliance records (RAMS, site docs, inspections, sign-off).
• Monitor project costs, variations and productivity.
• Develop the team and help shape processes as the business grows.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Commercial judgement

Education

IFE Level 3 Fire Door qualification

SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Operations Manager – Fire Doors Rite

Location: Basingstoke, with regular travel to sites across the UK

Salary: Up to £70,000 plus incentives and a company vehicle or car allowance

Fire Doors Rite is a specialist fire door installation and maintenance business working across Ministry of Defence sites and student accommodation. We are a small team with ambitious plans: the business aims to triple in size over the coming years, and we need an Operations Manager who can help us grow without losing the quality of our work.

This is a chance to join early in that journey. You will work closely with our Managing Director, taking ownership of much of the day to day operational work he currently manages himself. You will lead three experienced Project Managers, with an Estimator and Operations Coordinator also reporting to you.

The role is about keeping several projects moving at once while making sure the next wave of work is properly planned. Our sites run from Scotland to the South Coast, so you will need a clear view of what is happening now, what is coming next and where your team needs support.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting your project managers in the delivery of fire door installation, maintenance and remedial projects from customer order through to handover.
• Building programmes of work for upcoming projects and keeping labour, materials and site access aligned with them.
• Supporting Project Managers to resolve problems early and keep customers informed when plans change.
• Making sure surveys, replacement doors and other materials are ready when site teams need them.
• Overseeing safety, quality and compliance records, including RAMS, site documentation, inspections and final sign-off.
• Keeping a close eye on project costs, variations and productivity.
• Developing the team and helping shape the processes needed as the business grows.

Who we’re looking for

You will have a strong background in fire door operations and a track record of managing multiple projects and teams across different locations. You will understand the practical and compliance requirements of fire door inspection, installation, repair and replacement, and be comfortable speaking with customers as well as site teams.

You will also need sound commercial judgement, a relevant fire door qualification such as IFE Level 3 or equivalent, a health and safety qualification such as SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely, and a full UK driving licence.

Just as important is how you work. Growth brings changing priorities and the occasional difficult day. We need someone who stays constructive, makes decisions, supports their people and is willing to adapt. With national projects and a growing business, this role will call for flexibility beyond a routine 9 to 5 schedule.

Where this could lead

Our intention is for this role to grow into an Operations Director position as Fire Doors Rite expands. That progression will be based on the impact you make, the capability you demonstrate and the way you lead the team. For the right person, there is a real opportunity to help build the business you may one day direct.

About Fire Doors Rite, IDSL Group And PTSG

Fire Doors Rite provides specialist fire door installation and maintenance services. We are part of IDSL Group, which brings together Integrated Doorset Solutions, Fire Door Inspection Solutions, Hartland Fire and Fire Doors Rite. Together, the businesses provide services covering the manufacture, installation, inspection, maintenance and compliance of fire doors and doorsets.

IDSL Group is now part of PTSG, one of the UK’s leading providers of specialist services. PTSG employs more than 4,000 specialists, supporting over 90,000 customers across approximately 200,000 buildings.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly, respected and able to fulfil their potential. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and make employment decisions based on ability, suitability and the requirements of the role.

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to removing barriers and supporting talented people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and their careers.

Armed Forces Covenant

PTSG Group is proud to support the Armed Forces community and has formally signed the UK Armed Forces Covenant. We guarantee an interview to ex-Forces applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

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