Fire Technical Maintenance Manager

OverviewAbout the role We're looking for a Fire Maintenance Manager to take ownership of fire safety performance across our nationwide retail estate.You'll play a key role in keeping our customers, colleagues and stores safe - driving fire maintenance, compliance, continuous improvement and exceptional operational standards.Working closely with our Head of Fire Engineering, you'll turn technical expertise into clear action, support our field teams, and lead improvements that enhance safety, efficiency and value for money.The hiring manager for this vacancy is Daniel Villiers.You will be responsible forResponsibilitiesSupporting the delivery and management of fire risk assessments, working closely with internal teams and external contractors to ensure actions are identified, prioritised and progressed effectively.Reviewing and challenging contractor recommendations, assessing the viability of proposed remedial works and ensuring all solutions align with Tesco's Fire Strategy and store operating models.Taking an active role in the management of fire impairments, including coordinating responses, managing risk, and supporting senior-level escalations where required across the UK estate.Acting as a central point of contact for fire safety enforcement notifications, working collaboratively with Tesco's internal Legal team to ensure appropriate, timely and compliant responses.Serving as the maintenance lead for fire investigations, liaising with local authorities, internal stakeholders and technical teams to support investigations and implement learnings.Building strong relationships with key stakeholders, including stores, maintenance teams, contractors, enforcement bodies and legal partners, to ensure safety risks are clearly understood and well managed.As the role develops, there will be scope to shape processes, influence strategy and contribute to continuous improvement in how fire safety risks are managed across Tesco.What you'll needAdvanced technical knowledge of fire protection assets and fire safety legislationSignificant technical and maintenance engineering experienceExperience working in a remote/site-based engineering environment of similar scaleFire NEBOSHEngineering qualification (Level 3, HNC or above / time-served)Experience with lean methodologies, RCA and planned maintenance techniquesProfessional registration or MembershipBritish Standards knowledge would be advantageous but not essential.BS **** (Fire detection & alarm systems)BS **** (Fire safety in buildings)BS EN ***** (Sprinkler systems)Fire strategy design and reviewContractor management and compliance auditingTechnical & Legal knowledge would be advantageous but not essential.UK Fire Safety Legislation, including: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order ****, Building Regulations (Approved Document B)What's in it for youWe're all about the little helps.That's why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work.Click Here to find out moreAnnual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salaryHoliday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)Private medical insurance26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leaveFree 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeingAbout usTesco has become a market leader by doing the little things that really matter for our customers and colleagues.It's part of what makes Tesco such a great place to work, and we're proud to have been accredited as one of Britain's Top Employers again this year.We're the UK's number one retailer and we pride ourselves on offering a great shopping experience.We are passionate about our food, merchandise and services and will always try to get things right for our customers.But did you know we also offer great job opportunities?With stores, distribution centres and offices across the UK, and a vast variety of roles, we are always looking for people who have a hunger to work with customers and colleagues across our exciting business.We believe in treating each other with respect and giving everyone an equal opportunity to get on.It\'s our people that make the difference every day - helping us make a difference for our customersShould you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.For more information about us please visitFire Technical Maintenance Manager • None, Italia#J-*****-Ljbffr