Fire Door Inspector (FDIS)

Harmony Fire; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Unlimited holidays

Bonus scheme

Personal development plan

Pension plan

Cycle to work

Team events

Job summary

Harmony Fire is seeking a Fire Door Inspector (FDIS) to join our field-based service team across the country. You will assess and report on the condition and compliance of fire door assets, following the FDIS framework and relevant standards.

Ideally you hold an FDIS qualification, have proven experience inspecting fire doors to a professional standard, and can manage your own diary and travel to sites while delivering accurate, defensible inspection reports to clients.

Qualifications

• FDIS qualification is essential.
• Experience carrying out fire door inspections to a professional standard.
• Knowledge of BS 8214, Approved Document B and Building Safety Act.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fire door inspections across residential, commercial, and public sector buildings.
• Produce accurate inspection reports identifying defects and compliance status.
• Photograph and document findings to client-ready standard.
• Communicate findings clearly to clients on site.
• Manage diary and travel for agreed region.
• Maintain records in the job management system.
• Identify remedial opportunities and feed back to teams.
• Ensure inspections follow Harmony's H&S requirements.

Skills

FDIS qualification

Fire door inspections

BS 8214 knowledge

Approved Document B

Building Safety Act

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Driving licence UK

Tools

Microsoft 365

Mobile job management system

Job description

Fire Door Inspector (FDIS)

Department: Building Fabric - Delivery

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: South West

Reporting To: Matt Ford

Description

Harmony is on a mission to be the best life safety partner to work with and for. Rated an ‘Outstanding Employer’ by Best Companies in 2025, we are only getting bigger and stronger — and we’re looking for A-players to help us get there.

We are passionate about making a difference and obsessed with quality. Our goal is to build a world where every resident can sleep safely at night, knowing their home is 100% safe.

We are looking for Fire Door Inspectors to join our growing Service team, carrying out professional inspections of fire doors across our nationwide client portfolio. You will be the person our clients trust to assess, report, and advise on the condition and compliance of their fire door assets — working to the FDIS framework and producing accurate, defensible inspection reports that help building owners understand and manage their obligations.

This is a field-based role covering sites across the country. If you are detail-oriented, technically credible, and want to be part of a business that is genuinely committed to saving lives — read on.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out fire door inspections across a range of residential, commercial, and public sector buildings in line with FDIS methodology and relevant British Standards.
• Produce accurate, detailed inspection reports for each site visit, clearly identifying defects, remedial requirements, and compliance status.
• Photograph and document findings to the required standard, ensuring reports are client-ready and defensible.
• Communicate inspection findings clearly and professionally to clients on site, answering queries and providing guidance on remedial priorities.
• Manage your own diary and travel schedule to meet appointment commitments across your allocated region.
• Maintain accurate records in the job management system, completing all entries on time and to the required standard.
• Identify and flag opportunities for remedial works arising from inspections, feeding back to the Service and Commercial teams.
• Ensure all inspections are carried out safely and in line with Harmony’s H&S requirements.
• Field-based role

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• An A-player mindset — high standards, extreme ownership and the drive to do things properly, the first time.
• FDIS (Fire Door Inspection Scheme) qualification — essential.
• Proven experience carrying out fire door inspections to a professional standard.
• Strong working knowledge of relevant fire door standards including BS 8214, Approved Document B, and the requirements of the Building Safety Act.
• Excellent attention to detail — accurate, thorough, and consistent in inspection, photography, and report writing.
• Clear and professional communicator — comfortable engaging with building managers, residents, and client representatives on site.
• Able to manage your own workload and travel schedule independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and comfortable using mobile job management systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Nice to Have

• Experience working across social housing, residential high-rise, or large commercial portfolios.
• Knowledge of fire door hardware, ironmongery, and certification requirements.
• Background in passive fire protection or wider fire safety.

Job Benefits

• competitive salary
• company vehicle
• Personal Development Plan with ongoing training and mentoring
• unlimited holiday
• bonus scheme paying up to 50% of annual salary
• enhanced maternity and paternity
• lunch
• snacks and refreshments on us every day at the office (fresh fruit and Takeaway Friday included)
• team social budget
• cycle to work
• auto-enrolment pension
• two major company events a year
• Reward and Recognition scheme — including European mini-breaks for those who go above and beyond

The hours are real, the standards are high and the work is demanding, but for those who show up, deliver and go the extra mile, the rewards follow.

It is a collaborative, high-energy environment focused on doing things the right way — and none of it is a perk for showing up; it’s what we share with the people pulling the business forward.

Harmony is an equal opportunity employer.

We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

We want everyone who works with us to feel valued and to make a difference.