Fire Door Fitter

Example Recruitment Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Example Recruitment Group is seeking skilled Fire Door Fitters / Installers for commercial projects in Walsall. The role involves installing, repairing and maintaining fire-rated doors across offices, schools, hospitals and industrial sites.

The successful candidate will install FD30/FD60 door sets, frames, linings and associated components, ensuring quality, safety and regulatory compliance. CSCS access is required and own tools may be needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience installing, maintaining or repairing fire-rated doors.
• Strong carpentry or joinery background.
• Experience on commercial construction, refurbishment or maintenance projects.
• Good understanding of fire door installation requirements.
• Ability to work independently and maintain high workmanship standards.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Appropriate CSCS card for site access, where required.
• Own tools where required by the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Installing FD30, FD60 and other fire-rated door sets.
• Installing and replacing fire door frames, linings and components.
• Carrying out fire door repairs, maintenance and remedial works.
• Installing intumescent strips, smoke seals, hinges, closers, locks and ironmongery.
• Ensuring correct door gaps, clearances and installation tolerances.
• Identifying defects and completing remedial works.
• Working with manufacturers' installation instructions and fire safety standards.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and installation specifications.
• Maintaining accurate records of completed works.
• Ensuring all installations meet quality and safety standards.
• Working independently or with other passive fire protection operatives.

Skills

Carpentry background

Joinery background

Fire door installation

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

CSCS card

Own tools

Education

NVQ Level 2+ in Carpentry/Joinery or Fire Door Installation

Tools

Fire door installation tools

Job description

Fire Door Fitter / Installer - Commercial Projects

Location: Walsall, West Midlands

Pay Rate: £24.00-£27.00 per hour

Contract: Temporary / Contract

Sector: Commercial Construction & Passive Fire Protection

Start Date: To be confirmed

The Opportunity

Example Recruitment Group is currently recruiting on behalf of an established passive fire protection specialist seeking experienced Fire Door Fitters / Installers for commercial projects based in Walsall, West Midlands.

Our client is looking for skilled and reliable operatives with proven experience installing, repairing and maintaining fire-rated doors within commercial environments.

This opportunity will involve working predominantly across commercial properties, including offices, schools, hospitals, industrial premises and other non-domestic buildings.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out fire door installations, replacements and remedial works to ensure compliance with relevant fire safety requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Installing FD30, FD60 and other specified fire-rated door sets.
• Installing and replacing fire door frames, linings and associated components.
• Carrying out fire door repairs, maintenance and remedial works.
• Installing intumescent strips, smoke seals, hinges, closers, locks and fire-rated ironmongery.
• Ensuring correct door gaps, clearances and installation tolerances.
• Identifying defects and completing appropriate remedial works.
• Working in accordance with manufacturers' installation instructions and relevant fire safety standards.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and installation specifications.
• Maintaining accurate records of completed works.
• Ensuring all installations meet the required quality and safety standards.
• Working independently or alongside other passive fire protection operatives.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Previous experience installing, maintaining or repairing fire-rated doors.
• Strong carpentry or joinery background.
• Experience working on commercial construction, refurbishment or maintenance projects.
• Good understanding of fire door installation requirements.
• Ability to work independently and maintain high standards of workmanship.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Appropriate CSCS card for site access, where required.
• Own tools where required by the assignment.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2 or above in Carpentry and Joinery or Fire Door Installation.
• Experience working under FIRAS, BM TRADA or equivalent third-party certification schemes.
• Manufacturer-specific fire door installation training.
• Experience working within healthcare, education or public-sector environments.

Previous experience completing fire door remedial works