Carpenter / Fire Door Engineer in London

Energy Jobline ZR; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Carpenter / Fire Door Maintenance Engineer to service fire doors across Bristol and surrounding areas. The role includes carrying out maintenance and repairs, preparing quotations, and ensuring compliance with fire door standards.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or equivalent, strong carpentry skills, and the ability to produce accurate reports and clear client communications. Salary is £38,000–£40,000 per year.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or equivalent.
• Strong carpentry and maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of fire door legislation and relevant standards.
• Experience inspecting, maintaining and repairing fire doors.
• Ability to prepare labour and materials estimates.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair works on fire doors across Bristol and surrounding areas.
• Ensure all works comply with current Building Regulations, fire door legislation and relevant standards.
• Assess jobs and prepare accurate quotations detailing labour hours and required materials.
• Liaise with clients and provide clear explanations of technical requirements.
• Inspect completed works and certify that fire doors meet required standards.
• Complete and submit certification and documentation for client records.
• Maintain accurate job records and progress updates in internal systems.
• Support Account Manager and Billing Team with queries for invoicing.

Skills

Carpentry

Maintenance

Fire door knowledge

Client communication

Documentation

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Carpenter / Fire Door Maintenance Engineer

Bristol & Surrounding Areas

£38,000 - £40,000

We are looking for an experienced Carpenter / Fire Door Maintenance Engineer to provide a comprehensive fire door maintenance service across Bristol and surrounding area.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair works on fire doors across a large hospitality contract.
• Ensure all works comply with current Building Regulations, fire door legislation and relevant standards.
• Assess individual jobs and prepare accurate quotations detailing labour hours and required materials.
• Liaise directly with clients regarding queries and provide clear explanations of technical requirements and product specifications.
• Inspect completed works and certify that fire doors meet the required standards.
• Complete and submit all relevant certification and documentation for client records.
• Maintain accurate job records, including detailed notes and photographic/documentary evidence where required.
• Update internal systems with job progress and completion information.
• Work within agreed customer SLAs and ensure jobs are completed efficiently and professionally.
• Support the Account Manager and Billing Team with queries to assist with the invoicing process.
• Maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or equivalent.
• Highly skilled in general carpentry and maintenance work.
• Strong knowledge of current Fire Door legislation and relevant standards.
• Experience inspecting, maintaining and repairing fire doors.
• Ability to assess works and provide accurate labour and material requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deal confidently with clients.
• Ability to produce clear, professional reports, job notes and emails.
• Comfortable using multiple IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical and hands‑on approach.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Good understanding of the importance of compliance, quality and customer service.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within the hospitality, facilities management or building maintenance sector.
• Experience working across multiple client sites.
• Additional fire door or fire safety qualifications.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards and Building Regulations relating to fire doors.