Fire Damper Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Door-to-door pay

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Overnight stays pay

Training & development

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Fire Damper Engineer to join the West Midlands team. You will test and inspect fire dampers on commercial and residential sites, complete reports, and support remedial work with a focus on safety and compliance.

Role requires previous damper-related experience, a full UK driving licence, and flexibility for day or twilight shifts. A company vehicle and fuel card are offered, with ongoing training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with fire damper testing and inspection.
• Familiarity with relevant standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Test and inspect fire dampers across sites.
• Carry out routine damper inspections per regulations.
• Identify defects and carry out remedial works.
• Prepare accurate service reports and records.
• Work across client sites in West Midlands and surrounds.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.
• Occasionally work day and twilight shifts as needed.

Skills

Fire dampers testing

Site inspections

Health & safety

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Fire Damper Engineer

Salary: £32,000-£36,000 per annum
Location: West Midlands

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Damper Engineer to join a growing and established team in the West Midlands. Due to an increase in workload and continued company growth, this is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking for a long‑term position with a company that can offer stability and progression.

Company Benefits

• £32,000-£36,000 salary
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Door-to-door pay
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Additional payment for overnight stays
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Long‑term career opportunities within a growing company

Duties

• Testing and inspecting fire dampers across commercial and residential sites.
• Carrying out routine fire damper inspections in line with relevant standards and regulations.
• Identifying defects and completing remedial works where required.
• Completing accurate service reports and recording inspection findings.
• Working across a range of client sites throughout the West Midlands and surrounding areas.
• Providing a professional service while maintaining strong health and safety standards.
• Being flexible to work both day and twilight shifts when required.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Fire Damper Engineer or within a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of fire damper testing, inspection and remedial works.
• Ideally hold knowledge of or a qualification relating to BS 9999:2017.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work day and twilight shifts.
• Willingness to stay away from home when required.