Fire Technical Maintenance Manager

Job Description

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.

Key daytoday responsibilities will include:

• Supporting 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 fire 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.

• Advanced technical knowledge of fire protection assets and fire safety legislation
• Significant technical and maintenance engineering experience
• Experience working in a remote/sitebased engineering environment of similar scale
• Fire NEBOSH�
• Engineering qualification (Level 3, HNC or above / timeserved)
• Experience with lean methodologies, RCA and planned maintenance techniques
• Professional registration or Membership

British Standards knowledge would be advantageous but not essential.

• BS 5839 (Fire detection & alarm systems)
• BS 9999 (Fire safety in buildings)
• BS EN 12845 (Sprinkler systems)
• Fire strategy design and review
• Contractor management and compliance auditing

Technical & Legal knowledge would be advantageous but not essential.

• UK Fire Safety Legislation, including:
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Building Regulations (Approved Document B)

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we�re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone�s welcome. That�s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application,�click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying.