Role
: Area Supervisor
Location:
Romford
Salary:
£36,000 - £39,000 per annum
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Area Supervisor to lead the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, servicing, and small works projects across a defined geographic region. The successful candidate will oversee a team of multi-skilled engineers working on Fire Alarm, Warden Call, and Door Entry systems in residential, commercial, and public sector properties.
Responsibilities :
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Supervise and coordinate a team of engineers carrying out PPM, reactive repairs, and minor installations
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Provide hands-on technical support and mentoring across fire alarm, warden call, and door entry systems
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Allocate daily workloads, plan schedules, and manage engineer deployment efficiently
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Conduct quality inspections, site audits, and toolbox talks to ensure compliance with safety and workmanship standards
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Monitor and improve first-time fix rates and response times across the team
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Review and validate engineers' documentation, including service reports and asset registers
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Act as the main point of contact for clients, tenants, and property/site managers
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Support training and ongoing development of junior or less experienced engineers
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Ensure all work complies with RAMS, company policies, and relevant health & safety legislation
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Provide regular updates to management on team performance, KPIs, and project progress
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Attend client and internal meetings, supporting overall contract delivery and service reviews
Experience and Certifications Required:
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Background in servicing, maintaining, and installing:
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Addressable & conventional fire alarm systems (e.g., C-Tec, Advanced, Kentec, Morley)
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Warden call systems (e.g., Tunstall, Intercall, Tynetec)
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Door entry/access control systems (e.g., BPT, Videx, Paxton, Comelit)
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Experience in a supervisory, lead engineer, or field team leader role
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Strong technical diagnostic and fault-finding abilities
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Excellent knowledge of relevant standards: BS 5839, BS 8629, BS 7671, etc.
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Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and interpret technical documentation
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Strong organisational, communication, and client-facing skills
Please apply with an up-to-date CV for more information.
We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK
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