Fire Door & Passive Fire Technician

Form1 Group; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Form1 is a proudly Australian-owned safety services provider with 28+ years of experience, delivering fire protection services across NSW. We seek a Fire Door & Passive Fire Technician to service, repair and install fire doors and passive systems for our Northern team based in Bennetts Green.

Role is full-time, Mon-Fri, 7:30am–4:00pm with travel to client sites across Newcastle, Central Coast and Hunter regions. Overtime applies and training is provided for career growth.

Qualifications

• Hold a White Card.
• Hold a current NSW driver licence.
• Sound understanding of Australian Standards and Building Code of Australia.
• Experience with fire door or passive fire protection testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test and service fire doors and passive fire protection measures.
• Identify defects and report rectification work.
• Repair and rectify passive fire defects including doors.
• Install fire doors and passive fire protection systems per Australian Standards.
• Prioritise jobs and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Maintain records of work, materials and timesheets.
• Work safely with a high standard of workmanship.

Job description

Form1 is a proudly Australian-owned leader in essential safety services, with more than 28 years of experience and teams across Sydney, Newcastle, the Central Coast, Western NSW and Canberra.

We are known for our commitment to safety, our people and long-term client partnerships. Our employees enjoy working at Form1 because we invest in development, celebrate team success and support work-life balance.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available within our Form1 Fire business for a skilled Fire Door & Passive Fire Technician to join our Northern team, based in Bennetts Green.

You will inspect, service, repair and install fire doors and passive fire protection systems, helping our clients maintain safe and compliant buildings.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, working 8-hour days, generally from 7:30am to 4:00pm, with travel to client sites across Newcastle, the Central Coast, the Hunter region and surrounding areas. Overtime opportunities are available when required.

You will manage your assigned jobs, attend client sites and communicate with clients about completed work and recommended repairs. You will work independently on many jobs, with support from our wider Form1 Fire team.

Key Duties

Inspect, test and service fire and smoke doors and other passive fire protection measures.

Identify and accurately report defects and recommended rectification work.

Repair and rectify passive fire defects, including replacing fire and smoke doors.

Install fire doors and passive fire protection systems in accordance with relevant Australian Standards and installation requirements.

Prioritise jobs and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Maintain accurate records of completed work, materials used and timesheets through Simpro mobile software.

Work safely and maintain a high standard of workmanship.

Skills & Experience

Hold a Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing, or have experience in fire door or passive fire protection testing.

Hold a current White Card.

Hold a current NSW driver licence.

Have a sound understanding of relevant Australian Standards and the Building Code of Australia.

Be able to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Take a proactive approach to your work, with a strong focus on customer service.

Communicate professionally with clients and colleagues and work well within a team.

Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

The following would be highly regarded:

Experience across fire door installation, maintenance and defect rectification.

Experience using Simpro or similar job management software.

As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to complete a Working with Children Check, police check and pre-employment medical.

Remuneration and Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package based on your qualifications and experience, including:

Fully maintained company vehicle and fuel card.

Company mobile phone.

Monthly RDO to support work-life balance.

Weekly pay and overtime opportunities.

Career development and progression opportunities.

Training and support to expand your technical capabilities.

A friendly workplace with regular events organised by our culture team.

Opportunities to participate in community and charity initiatives.

Our Culture

People thrive at Form1 because we value safety, teamwork and personal growth. We offer a friendly and inclusive workplace where employees are supported to develop their skills and build long-term careers.