Fire Door Installer

Magenta Recruitment Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE salary or freelance rate

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive team and structured compliance processes

Holiday pay (PAYE)

Uniform

Company phone

Company van & Fuel card

Overtime

Pension (PAYE)

Job summary

A building services company in Dartford is seeking a skilled Fire Door Installer to ensure all fire door works meet current regulations and industry best practices. The role requires experience in installation and maintenance of fire doors, alongside certifications in relevant carpentry. The successful candidate will perform work across various sites in hospitality and healthcare. A competitive salary or freelance rate is offered, along with ongoing training and benefits like holiday pay and pension.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fire door regulations and installation best practices
• Clean DBS check is preferred but not mandatory
• Full UK driving licence required

Responsibilities

• Install new fire doors and associated ironmongery to certified standards
• Carry out maintenance and adjustments on existing fire doors
• Inspect and assess fire door conditions and compliance
• Produce documentation and photographic evidence of works
• Ensure compliance with fire safety regulations

Skills

Technical competency

Detail-oriented

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery

BM Trada Q-Mark Fire Door Installation certification

Job description

Fire Door Installer

Salary: £45,000–£55,000 PAYE (depending on experience)
Freelance: £220–£300 per day (depending on experience)
Location: Various sites across London, Kent & Essex (hospitality and healthcare properties)
Employment Type: PAYE or Freelance

Role Overview

We are recruiting for a skilled Fire Door Installer for a building services company based around the Dartford area. The successful candidate will ensure all fire door works are delivered in line with current regulations, certification requirements, and industry best practice.

This role suits someone who is technically competent, detail‑driven, and comfortable working independently across live operational sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Install new fire doors and associated ironmongery to certified standards.


• Carry out maintenance, adjustments, and remedial works on existing fire doors.


• Inspect and assess fire door condition, compliance, and performance.


• Produce accurate documentation, reports, and photographic evidence of works.


• Work safely and professionally within hospitality, healthcare, and other commercial environments.


• Liaise with site managers, clients, and other contractors to ensure smooth project delivery.


• Maintain compliance with all relevant fire safety regulations and certification requirements.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry and Joinery.


• BM Trada Q‑Mark Fire Door Installation certification or equivalent (e.g., Certifire, IFC, FDIS).


• Clean DBS check (Not required to have one but will be submitted to getting one)


• Full UK driving licence.


• Strong understanding of fire door regulations, standards, and installation best practice.


• Ability to work independently and produce compliant, high‑quality workmanship.

What We Offer

• Competitive PAYE salary or freelance day rate.


• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.


• Supportive team and structured compliance processes.

Company Benefits

• Holiday pay (PAYE)


• Uniform


• Company phone


• Company van & Fuel card


• Overtime


• Pension (PAYE)

40 hour week (8 Hour days)

If interested, please contact Sam @ Magenta Recruitment