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Permanent

Fire and Security Operations Manager

4way Recruitment
Waterlooville
money-bag £50000/annum Office Based + Career Progression
Posted: 03 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 03 October 2026
Ref: 225565750

Operations Manager - Up to £50k | Office-Based | Career Progression

Location of works: Waterlooville (Office-Based with Occasional Site Visits)

Salary Bracket: Up to £50,000 per year (DOE)

On target earnings (OTE): Up to £50,000 + Company Benefits

Industry: Fire & Security

Recruitment
Partner:
4way Recruitment is the UK’s
specialist recruitment agency exclusively focused on the Fire & Security
sector.

About
Our Customer

4way Recruitment has partnered directly, with
an established Fire & Security company to secure a permanent Operations Manager for their team.

Our client is an established Fire & Security company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality service and maintenance solutions across Hampshire and the surrounding areas. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of their service and maintenance operation from their Waterlooville office.

This is primarily an office-based role and would suit either an experienced Operations/Service Manager or a Senior Fire & Security Engineer looking to take the next step into management. You''ll use your technical knowledge to support engineers, manage service operations and play a key role in maintaining compliance and delivering an excellent customer experience.

Salary and Benefits - Operations Manager

  • Up to £50,000 Basic Salary (DOE)
  • Company Vehicle
  • Company Phone & Laptop
  • 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • One additional day''s holiday awarded for each completed year of service
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Permanent, Full-Time Position

Key
Responsibilities - Operations Manager

  • Manage the day-to-day running of the service and maintenance department
  • Oversee the maintenance database, ensuring planned maintenance visits are scheduled and completed efficiently
  • Manage incoming service calls and coordinate engineer workloads
  • Provide technical support over the phone, diagnosing faults and helping engineers or customers resolve issues remotely where possible
  • Minimise unnecessary engineer call-outs through effective fault diagnosis
  • Attend site when required to assist engineers with more complex technical issues
  • Support the business during BAFE and NSI audits and assessments
  • Ensure Health & Safety procedures and company compliance standards are maintained
  • Work closely with engineers and senior management to deliver an excellent customer experience

Skills and
experience - Operations Manager:

  • Strong technical knowledge of Fire & Security systems
  • Previous experience as an Operations Manager, Service Manager, Technical Support Engineer or Senior Fire & Security Engineer
  • Confident diagnosing faults across Fire & Security systems
  • Good understanding of planned preventative maintenance scheduling
  • Knowledge of BAFE, NSI and Health & Safety requirements
  • Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Why Join this Company?

Market
Position:

Our client is an established Fire & Security company with a strong reputation for delivering service and maintenance solutions across Hampshire and the surrounding areas.

Work
Culture:

This is a fantastic opportunity to step away from the tools and into a leadership role without losing touch with the technical side of the industry. You''ll have the opportunity to shape the service department, support engineers, oversee compliance and become a key part of the management team.

Apply through 4way Recruitment Today!

If you''re an experienced Operations Manager
based in or near Waterlooville,
this is your chance to join a respected company offering real work-life
balance, strong earning potential, and professional development.

Keywords to support
your application:
Operations Manager, Service Manager, Fire & Security Manager, Technical Support Engineer, Senior Fire & Security Engineer, Fire & Security, Fire Alarm, Security Systems, Service & Maintenance, BAFE, NSI, Health & Safety, PPM, Planned Preventative Maintenance, Waterlooville, Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton

 

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