Fire Door Engineer

Facilities Management Intrapreneur Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Facilities Management Intrapreneur Ltd at Gatwick Airport seeks a Fire Door Engineer to inspect and maintain fire doors, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The role involves reactive and preventative tasks, reporting findings, and advising on repairs.

The technician will work Mon-Fri 8am-4pm with potential night shifts; strong customer service and knowledge of fire door regulations are essential. Based at Gatwick Airport.

Qualifications

• Recognized qualification or apprenticeship in carpentry or related field.
• Full UK Driver's License.
• Qualification in fire door inspection (e.g., FDIS Diploma, Fire Door Inspection Course, or equivalent).
• NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection or Carpentry; 3rd party accreditation for installation/repairs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and surveys of fire doors to assess condition and compliance.
• Record findings and generate reports detailing doors, conditions and defects.
• Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance on fire doors.
• Coordinate with contractors and clients; provide excellent customer service and technical guidance.

Skills

Fire door installation

Door inspection

Preventive maintenance

Repair work

Health & Safety

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection or Carpentry

FDIS Diploma / Fire Door Inspection Course

Job description

Based at Gatwick Airport

This will be a Mon-Fri 8am – 4pm basis, with a flexi-shift allowance to support some night work if required for some areas of site.

Salary will be around £38k plus flexi-shift allowance of £3,660

We are recruiting a Fire door engineer , the Technician will be responsible for ensuring the safety and compliance of fire doors.

This role involves carrying out reactive and planned preventative maintenance (PPM), remedial works, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.

The technician will work independently and as part of a team, providing expert technical advice and maintaining high levels of customer service.

Role

Summary: Conduct thorough inspections and surveys of fire doors to assess their condition, identify defects, and ensure compliance with relevant fire safety regulations and standards.

Accurately record findings, including types of doors, conditions, and any damage or defects, often using specialized software. Provide detailed reports and recommendations for necessary repairs or replacements.

Carry out reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on fire doors. Perform repairs and upgrades to fire doors in line with test evidence and manufacturer guidelines to ensure compliance.

Address issues with critical components such as door closers, hinges, and other hardware. Ensure all work is carried out to recognised industry standards and fire safety legislation.

Maintain accurate records of all inspections, maintenance, and repair work. Be knowledgeable about fire door regulations and testing requirements. Liaise directly with clients, providing excellent customer service and technical advice.

Coordinate with approved contractors and internal teams as necessary. Handle urgent and emergency repairs, communicating any delays or issues promptly.

Adhere to all company and client health and safety procedures. Ensure materials are stored and transported in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines.

Keep all company-issued tools in safe and working condition.

Qualifications And Experience

• Essential: Recognized qualification or apprenticeship in carpentry or a related Proven experience in fire door installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair. Strong understanding of Health & Safety Regulations.


• Full UK Driver's License


• Qualification in fire door inspection (e.g., FDIS Diploma, Fire Door Inspection Course, or equivalent).


• NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection or Carpentry. 3rd party accreditation for fire door installation or repairs (e.g., BRE, BM Trada)