Senior Fire & Security Supervisor — Lead, Compliance & Training

Fixatex Ltd; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Sick pay and wellbeing policies

Training at training centre

Career progression

Flexible role where possible

Team events and celebrations

£1,000 employee referral bonus

Job summary

Fixatex Ltd is seeking a seasoned Fire & Security Supervisor to lead our Peabody contract from our Hertford base. You’ll direct engineers and subcontractors, ensure compliance and certify work before client delivery.

You’ll own technical quality, drive inspections, maintain safety standards under Building Safety Act and related regulations, and mentor a skilled team across North London.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising fire safety and/or security maintenance in social housing, the public sector or regulated residential settings.
• Experience leading BAFE SP203-1 accredited activities.
• In-depth knowledge of fire alarm systems and associated fire safety equipment.
• Track record of managing specialist subcontractors across disciplines such as emergency lighting, lightning protection, height safety or PV.
• Familiar with certificate management software and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team: Supervising, coaching and developing engineers and specialist operatives; delivering technical training and competency workshops; acting as escalation point for technical and compliance issues.
• Owning technical quality: Overseeing planned maintenance, inspections, testing, reactive repairs and remedials; carrying out site inspections, quality checks and post-inspections; reviewing and approving all certification and reports.
• Managing subcontractors: Onboarding specialist subcontractors and reviewing RAMS; auditing their work and monitoring performance across all compliance disciplines.
• Keeping us compliant: Ensuring work meets Building Safety Act, Electrical Safety Standards Regulations, Awaab's Law and CDM 2015; driving audit performance.
• Keeping work moving: Preparing quotes and variations; managing work in progress to ensure timely completion.

Skills

Team leadership

Fire safety knowledge

BAFE SP203-1

FIA qualifications

Contractor management

Tools

Certificate management software

MS 365

Mobile workforce systems

Job description

Fixatex Ltd is seeking a seasoned Fire & Security Supervisor to lead our Peabody contract from our Hertford base. You’ll direct engineers and subcontractors, ensure compliance and certify work before client delivery.

You’ll own technical quality, drive inspections, maintain safety standards under Building Safety Act and related regulations, and mentor a skilled team across North London.