Operations Manager

Chubb Fire & Security France

. Lead field operational activity and associated business processes for planned, reactive and corrective service, maintenance and works within the Portable Fire Extinguisher division .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeAshford • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £44,000 - £48,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in field operational management, focusing on team development, customer relationship building, and compliance with health and safety standards. Proven ability to drive productivity and profitability within the Portable Fire Extinguisher division.

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Field Operational Management ExperienceCustomer Relationship ManagementTeam Development and TrainingHealth and Safety ComplianceFire Industry Knowledge

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Soft Skills

Solution FocusedHighly OrganisedAbility to Build RapportMultitaskingWorkload Prioritisation

Industry Keywords

Portable Fire ExtinguisherSafety-First CulturePerformance ReviewSustainable GrowthService Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead field operational activity and associated business processes for planned, reactive and corrective service, maintenance and works within the Portable Fire Extinguisher division
Take overall accountability for leading and developing teams to optimise productivity and service delivery and achieve sustained profitable growth
Own the customer portfolio and deliverables
Proactively meet with customers to nurture relationships
Deal with people matters
Manage training, development, talent and succession
Ensure compliance with all health and safety audits
Lead a safety-first culture with a target-zero mindset
Drive completion of inspections by month due
Review engineer performance and productivity
Review customer contracts
Drive sustainable growth and profitability
Support Engineers and meet customers in the field, typically a minimum of 2 days out in the field

Requirements

What you’ll need

Field Operational Management Experience is essential
Experience in the Fire Industry would be advantageous
Ability to build rapport with customers and team
Solution / results focused
Ability to prioritise workloads and multitask effectively
Highly organised
Planning or scheduling experience would be beneficial but not essential

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to £13,800 OTE Bonus
25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Company Car / Car allowance £425 per month
Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)
Company Pension Scheme
Life Assurance (4 x Basic Salary)
Online GP
Employee Scholarship Scheme
A Central Benefits Platform offering a wide variety discounts
Health & Wellbeing Resources
Bravo Awards: Recognising outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence
Extensive training
Ongoing career development opportunities