Site Lead - Fire Alarm & Safety (Hands-On)

Johnson Controls; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and commission

Company vehicle, fuel card, and PPE

Door‑to‑door payments

Overtime and call-out rota

25 days holiday + bank holidays

7% matched pension + life assurance +

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on Johnson Controls products

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee referral scheme

Training and cross‑skilling

Access to business resource groups

Collaborative team culture

Long-term career development pathways

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor for a Teesside static site. The role combines hands‑on maintenance with team leadership across fire detection, gas suppression, and mechanical suppression systems.

You will manage on‑site engineers, coordinate subcontractors, uphold safety standards, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high‑quality service and documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with fire detection and fire alarm systems.
• Experience with gas suppression systems.
• Understanding of mechanical fire suppression equipment.
• Ability and willingness to carry out hands-on maintenance and servicing.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to inspire, influence, and build strong working relationships.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Full UK driving license.
• Flexibility to travel for training.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and coordinate on-site engineers and subcontractors.
• Build strong relationships with the client and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Act as the main point of escalation for technical or operational issues.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure all work meets required standards.
• Support the coaching, development, and onboarding of engineers and apprentices.
• Personally carry out maintenance, servicing, fault‑finding, and repairs on fire alarm systems.
• Support and oversee works on gas suppression and mechanical suppression systems.
• Perform integrity testing (training provided if required).
• Assist with estimating, commissioning, and client training where required.
• Identify and communicate remedial works, system deficiencies, and upgrade opportunities.
• Ensure accurate completion of all on-site documentation, daily work diaries, and service reports.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Gas suppression systems

Mechanical suppression equipment

Leadership

Hands-on maintenance

Communication

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor for a Teesside static site. The role combines hands‑on maintenance with team leadership across fire detection, gas suppression, and mechanical suppression systems.

You will manage on‑site engineers, coordinate subcontractors, uphold safety standards, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high‑quality service and documentation.