Salary: £38,000 £42,000 (dependent on experience)
Holiday: 30 days (22 days plus 8 bank holidays)
Benefits: Subsidised healthcare scheme and company pension scheme (auto-enrolment)
This is a varied and rewarding role within a well-established Cardiff-based business, now part of the Senseco Group. With over 30 years of experience in the Automation, Fire C Security industry, we continue to expand our business.
We are recruiting an experienced Deputy Fire Division Manager to work alongside the Fire Divisional Manager in the day-to-day leadership and management of the department. The successful candidate will act as second-in-command, supporting divisional performance, customer delivery, and compliance, and deputising for the Divisional Manager when required.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Fire Division of the business, working closely with the Divisional Manager and taking ownership of departmental activities in their absence. The role is responsible for delivering projects and works from quotation stage through to completion.
To include:
Deputising for the Fire Divisional Manager in day-to-day decision-making and department oversight when required
Coordinating workloads and supporting engineers/subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery
Liaising with the customer throughout their whole journey
Carrying out site surveys and technical assessments
Producing quotations (5-day KPI turnaround)
Ordering parts and materials and coordinating resources
Completing and reviewing RAMS
Project management and monitoring progress on site, ensuring quality and compliance
Escalating technical, commercial, or customer issues appropriately and supporting resolution
Fire system knowledge to include:
Fire alarm systems (addressable and conventional)
Nurse call systems
Emergency lighting
Refuge systems
PAVA
A good understanding of the standards for fire and life safety systems is required.
This role will be both office and site based. The working week will include surveys, monitoring the progress of projects, supporting engineers, and ensuring quotation turnaround and project delivery KPIs are achieved.
Experience across as many aspects of fire and life safety systems as possible is preferred, ideally with an engineering background.
Required Education, Skills & Qualifications
Engineering experience within the fire industry
Strong knowledge of relevant fire/life safety standards and compliance requirements
Computer literacy is essential
Ability to manage several projects at once and prioritise effectively
Up-to-date knowledge of fire industry standards, products, and older systems
Full C clean UK driving licence
Must be able to complete and pass full security vetting clearance (no criminal history)
What to expect from Ceaton
Regular performance and pay reviews
Ongoing training and development
Progression opportunities
A supportive and positive working environment
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