Repairs Manager FRA

Daniel Owen Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection company in the UK is seeking a Repairs Manager to manage Fire Door assembly and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. You will conduct audits, implement method changes, and oversee a direct workforce, ensuring high quality and customer satisfaction. The role requires an NVQ/City & Guilds certification and extensive supervisory experience. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience supervising a direct delivery workforce.
• Experience in Contractor Management.
• Experience working in a high volume maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee Fire Door assembly materials and specifications.
• Implement changes to Fire Door installation methods.
• Inspect and audit completed Fire Door installations.

Skills

Supervision of a direct delivery workforce

Contractor management

Health and safety compliance

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent in a building trade

Job description

Job Title: Repairs Manager FRA

Industry: Fire Protection

Salary: £50,000 - £57,500 per annum

Location: North West London

Role Purpose

Managing and overseeing Fire Door assembly materials, specifications and components, ensuring compliance with manufacturers' technical data and Third‑Party Fire Door Certification scheme requirements. Implementing changes to Fire Door installation methods and components following certification updates or audit findings. Inspecting, auditing, and signing off completed Fire Door installations to ensure compliance with Fire Safety Regulations, Building Regulations, third‑party requirements and industry best practice. Providing technical expertise and ensuring repairs and installations are completed right the first time, with high customer satisfaction. Training and competency management for trade staff working on Fire Door upgrades and installations. Liaising with Joinery Shop Managers regarding Fire Door assembly production and method changes. Managing performance, productivity and value for money in a high‑volume environment. Maintaining accurate systems and records using internal IT systems. Conducting quality assurance checks on cost, time and compliance. Ensuring responsibilities under the Safety Risk Management Model are met. Authorising payments and expenditure within delegated authority. Line management of directly employed trade staff. Regular site visits pre‑, during and post‑completion of works.

Technical Knowledge and Experience

• NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent in a building trade.
• Extensive experience supervising a direct delivery workforce.
• Experience in Contractor Management.
• Experience of working in a high volume maintenance environment.
• Up to date understanding of health and safety responsibilities of a maintenance service.