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Operations Manager

Southampton, UK

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

£45,000

Work Location

Onsite

About the Role

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 an Operations / Installation Manager to join their friendly accredited team.

The role is paying £45,000 per year. 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.

Requirements

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

  • Experience of working on Fire and Security control panels

  • 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 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!

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