Product Manager - Electrical Safety
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Pro only
Salary
Pro sees the advertised pay
£50,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2432 (88% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £50,100, and AVIRE TRADING LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Most likely code | £35,000 Clears | £40,000 Clears | £45,100 Clears | £50,100 Clears |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 Clears | £41,500 Clears | £46,700 Clears | £51,900 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Product Manager – Electrical Safety
Location: Wolverhampton, WV4 6FB (Hybrid – 3–4 days in office; must be commutable)
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per year plus generous benefits
Employment type: Permanent, full-time
Team: Product Management
About the opportunity
Fortress Safety is looking for a Product Manager – Electrical Safety to take full ownership of our Remlive product line — including our Presence of Voltage Indicator and our UL 1436-compliant, SIL3 Absence of Voltage Tester. This is a high-impact, globally focused role for someone who wants to shape a portfolio's roadmap, launch new products, and scale the business from around £2m into a multi-million-pound global operation. You'll sit right at the intersection of electrical safety standards, product development and commercial strategy.
About Fortress Safety & Halma
Since 1977, Fortress Safety has been the expert in machinery safety and interlocking — protecting people and equipment in hazardous situations worldwide from our Wolverhampton HQ, with operations across the USA, Europe, Australia, China and India. We're proud to be part of Halma plc, a FTSE 100 company with over 8,000 employees across 50+ businesses globally, all united by a purpose to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day. Join us and you'll do work that matters — backed by the stability, investment and career opportunity of a world-class group.
What you'll be doing
- Own the Remlive product portfolio (Presence of Voltage Indicator and Absence of Voltage Tester) across the full lifecycle — development, launch, growth and optimisation.
- Deliver the Absence of Voltage Tester to market, including product requirements, business case, competitive positioning and go-to-market plan.
- Build and apply working knowledge of standards such as UL 1436, NFPA 70E, IEC 61010, IEC 61243-5 and EN 50110 to shape product requirements and positioning.
What you'll bring
- 5+ years in Product Management, Technical Marketing or Technical Sales within a technical B2B environment (electrical safety, power distribution, industrial controls or related).
- Practical understanding of low-voltage electrical systems, isolation procedures, LOTO/LOTOTO, and voltage indication/testing in industrial maintenance.
- Working knowledge of one or more of: UL 1436, NFPA 70E, IEC 61010, IEC 61243-5, EN 50110, or functional safety (IEC 61508 / SIL), with the appetite to develop deeper expertise.
- Proven product lifecycle experience — from requirements and business case through certification, launch and commercial optimisation.
- Commercial acumen — business case development, product-level P&L, and data-driven portfolio decisions.
- Experience managing distribution channels and multiple routes to market across global regions.
- Strong communication skills — able to simplify technical and regulatory content for commercial, partner and customer audiences.
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
Nice to have
- UL certification experience and working with NRTLs.
- Functional safety knowledge (SIL, safety PLCs, ProfiSafe / CIP Safety).
- Familiarity with the machinery safety or industrial interlocking market.
What we offer
- 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
- Pension with employer contribution up to 10.5%
- Company bonus scheme
- Annual Halma share vesting scheme
- Life assurance cover
- Cycle to work scheme
- Airport parking discounts
- Eyecare support
- Long service recognition
- The chance to build a career within Halma plc, a FTSE 100 group of purpose-driven businesses
Inclusion & accommodations
At Fortress, we don't just accept difference — we celebrate it. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to help.
Apply / next steps
Ready to protect people and grow a global product line? Click Apply to submit your application. We review applications on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Marketing and commercial managers (SOC 2432) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~108k in sample- Middle half £40,664–67,912
- Median £53,404
- Going rate £50,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £35,000–45,100
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. AVIRE TRADING LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2432 going rate of £50,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.