Fire Door Engineer

Huntek Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntek Ltd is seeking a skilled Fire Door Engineer with strong carpentry skills and a thorough understanding of fire door compliance. The successful candidate will work independently and alongside colleagues to complete work safely and accurately, travelling between sites as required.

Role involves inspecting, installing, maintaining and refurbishing fire doors, with attention to safety, workmanship and record-keeping. A valid UK driving licence and NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire door inspection, installation and maintenance is essential.
• NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry is required.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess existing fire doors, identifying repairs, refurbishment or replacement requirements.
• Install fire doors in accordance with applicable fire safety requirements and manufacturer guidelines.
• Complete maintenance and refurbishment work, maintaining consistently high standards of workmanship.
• Install, adjust and maintain door hardware, including locks, hinges, closers and panic devices.
• Check fire ratings, smoke seals and door clearances to ensure installations meet the required specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, inspections and repairs, and liaise daily with management.
• Follow safe working practices, use appropriate PPE and keep work areas, tools and equipment well maintained.
• Travel between sites and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Fire door inspection

Fire door installation

Fire door maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry

Job description

About the Client

Our Client is seeking a skilled Fire Door Engineer with strong carpentry skills and a thorough understanding of fire door compliance. The successful candidate will work independently and alongside colleagues to complete work safely and accurately.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Inspect and assess existing fire doors, identifying repairs, refurbishment or replacement requirements.
• Install fire doors in accordance with applicable fire safety requirements and manufacturer guidelines.
• Complete maintenance and refurbishment work, maintaining consistently high standards of workmanship.
• Install, adjust and maintain door hardware, including locks, hinges, closers and panic devices.
• Check fire ratings, smoke seals and door clearances to ensure installations meet the required specifications.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, inspections and repairs, and liaise daily with management.
• Follow safe working practices, use appropriate PPE and keep work areas, tools and equipment well maintained.
• Travel between sites and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire door inspection, installation and maintenance is essential.
• NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry is required.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Strong understanding of fire safety requirements and carpentry techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Good health and safety awareness and a practical approach to safe working.

Benefits

• Salary of up to 45,000, depending on experience.
• Varied work across fire door installation, inspection, maintenance and refurbishment.
• Opportunity to apply your specialist skills across multiple sites.