Fire Door Inspector (Male & Female Officer)

idigitalhub; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A safety compliance agency is seeking a Freelance Fire Door Inspector located near Watford. This role involves conducting inspections on fire-rated doors across London and the South East, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. The position offers flexible working hours and requires a willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Flexible freelance working arrangements

Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities

Digital tools and support provided

Qualifications

• Experience in fire door inspections, facilities, or fire safety preferred.
• Understanding of fire door regulations is beneficial.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site fire door inspections per industry standards.
• Assess doors, frames, and signage for compliance.
• Record findings with digital inspection tools.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Male / Female Fire Door Inspector (Freelance). Only apply if you are 10-15 minutes away from our Watford Office.

Location: Various Sites Across London & South East

Company: iDigitalHub Ltd

Type: Freelance / Contract

Start Date: Immediate

Rate: Competitive – Based on experience

Hours: Flexible / Project-based

The Opportunity

Due to the nature of specific projects, we are seeking a female Fire Door Inspector to carry out door inspections in buildings where a female presence is requested or required. You will be responsible for inspecting fire-rated doors, logging your findings on our digital platform, and ensuring compliance with current fire safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site fire door inspections (residential and communal doors) in accordance with industry standards.
• Assess the condition and compliance of doors, frames, ironmongery, intumescent seals, and signage.
• Record findings using our digital inspection tools (training provided).
• Provide clear photographic evidence and notes for remedial action.
• Interact professionally with residents, especially in sensitive or vulnerable environments.
• Support the wider compliance team with site-based fire safety audits as needed.

Essential Requirements

• Experience in fire door inspections, facilities, fire safety, or a construction-related field would be a nice-to-have.
• Understanding of fire door regulations (BS 8214, BS 9999, Regulatory Reform Order 2005). Not a must, but some understanding.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently and respectfully in residential settings.
• Ability to travel to sites across London and the surrounding regions.

Desirable

• FDIS or similar fire inspection certification.
• Experience working in social housing or with vulnerable residents.
• Familiarity with digital reporting platforms (e.g., iAuditor, Bolster, Zutec, or bespoke apps).

What We Offer

• Flexible freelance working arrangements.
• Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities.
• Digital tools and support are provided.
• The opportunity to contribute to resident safety and regulatory compliance across high-profile portfolios.