Mayday Personnel is pleased to be working with a very established Fire and Security company based in Southampton, which is looking to recruit an experienced Operations / Installation Manager to join their friendly accredited team.
The role is paying between £45,000 to £55,000 per year depending on experience. There is also a £300 a month car allowance on top. The working hours are 08:00-17:00 Monday to Friday.
The role is varied and will include overseeing a team of engineers who will be working on the service and maintenance of fire alarms, security systems, access control and CCTV across the Hampshire, Dorset and Wiltshire areas.
Duties:
- Attending sites when required to support engineers in completing the service and maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems and Security Systems (Intruder / CCTV / Access) in line with NSI, BAFE and relevant Codes of Practice/Policies
- Build and maintain good relationships with clients, suppliers and engineers through regular meetings
- Assisting with the plan and forecasts for company turnover and gross profits
- Identify ways to increase efficiency and improve productivity
- Schedule works in a timely and efficient manner
- Ensure engineers have copies of small works packs, plans and specifications so they know what works are required
- Carry out regular site visits to confirm engineers are working safely
- Review and complete quotations and tenders on time and in line with the company authority matrix
- Deliver installations, service and maintenance on time and to forecasted budget ensuring division maintains its agreed margins
- Monitor the engineers call out rota and escalations process
- Conduct 1 - 2 - 1 with own reports on regular basis and ensuring they have regular appraisals in line with company policy
- Utilizing technology and processes to ensure that all reporting and recording is completed accurately and in full
- Participating in company provided training activities with suppliers, trade associations and internal providers
Skills:
- Computer literate
- Able to work effectively on your own and as part of a team
- Able to demonstrate knowledge of systems within the Fire and Security industry whilst working in the role of an Operations Manager
- Experience of working on Fire and Security control panel installations
- Experience of implementing the working standards and current legislation in day to day work
The company nurtures strong and long-lasting relationships with our employees and clients by providing quality work and a personable service. Generally, all work is carried out in the local Hampshire area.
Qualifications and Experience:
- A full UK driving license (subject to inspection for company insurance) is required
- Previous experience of running a team of engineers in a senior management position within the field of Fire and/or Security Systems is required
- A minimum of 3 years experience with Security and/or Fire Systems is preferred
- Knowledge of NSI and BAFE Standards is preferred
If you meet the criteria above and would like to hear more, please APPLY NOW!
