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Head of Fire Doors

Head of Fire Doors

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Location: Salford Quays, Manchester
Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Working model: Office-based with regular site visits

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience, plus bonus and company vehicle or car allowance

 

The Role

Firetech (UK) Limited is seeking an experienced, commercially minded and motivated Head of Fire Doors to lead and grow our Fire Doors division.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a developing part of the business and help shape it into a highly professional, efficient and profitable department. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a key role in leading delivery, improving systems and procedures, supporting business development and driving the continued growth of our fire doors offering.

We are looking for someone with strong fire door knowledge, sound operational experience and a business-minded approach. We would also consider strong candidates currently operating at Contracts Manager level who are ready to step up into a broader leadership role.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Firetech’s Fire Doors division, including inspections, installation, maintenance and remedial works

• Take responsibility for safe, compliant and profitable delivery across fire door projects

• Plan labour and resources to ensure projects are delivered on programme and to expected margins

• Oversee fire door surveys and inspections, ensuring reporting is accurate, clear and issued on time

• Ensure compliance with relevant fire door standards and any applicable third-party certification requirements

• Support the estimating team with technical input, scope clarity and tender reviews

• Help grow the department through client relationship building, tender support and identifying new opportunities

• Improve systems, procedures and reporting across the Fire Doors division.

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About You

• Strong experience in fire door projects, including inspections, maintenance, remedial works and/or installation

• Fire door certification/scheme experience (e.g., BM TRADA / Q-Mark).

• Experience managing projects, people, resources and delivery within a construction or passive fire protection environment

• Good commercial awareness and strong leadership capability

• Experience dealing directly with clients and building strong working relationships

• Strong organisational skills and confidence using digital systems for reporting and project management

• Full UK driving licence​

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Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Company car and fuel card, or car allowance if preferred

• 33 days holiday including Bank Holidays

• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday

• Workplace pension scheme

• Laptop and mobile phone

• Early finish on Fridays

• Long-term progression within an ambitious and growing company

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About Firetech

Firetech is a well-established passive fire protection specialist based in Manchester, delivering compartmentation surveys, fire stopping, fire door inspections, installation and maintenance, structural steel fire protection, and fire barriers across a wide range of sectors.

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Established in 1994, we work with major clients across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on quality, compliance and professional delivery.

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How to Apply

Please send your CV along with a short note outlining your salary expectations and notice period.

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