Fire Door & Passive Fire Safety Inspector (London & SE)

Karntek Ltd; Bromley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Karntek Ltd is seeking a Fire Door Inspector to inspect fire doors and conduct compartmentation surveys across residential and educational premises in London and the Southeast. You will work independently within a skilled team to identify risks, assess compliance, and produce clear reports.

The role requires travelling, reporting findings, and staying updated on fire safety legislation. A full UK driving licence and Enhanced DBS check are required, with opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience conducting fire door inspections, compartmentation surveys, or similar fire safety assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across Central and Greater London, with occasional travel farther.
• Full UK driving licence with up to 6 penalty points.
• Ability to attend Karntek's Stafford head office periodically as required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fire door inspections, compartmentation surveys, and other fire safety assessments across residential and educational premises in London and the Southeast.
• Review and interpret fire strategies to assess compliance and support informed decision-making.
• Build positive relationships with residents, clients, and site teams while conducting surveys on-site.
• Identify breaches in fire compartmentation, including fire doors and other passive fire protection measures.
• Assess existing fire safety provisions and provide clear, practical recommendations for improvement.
• Produce professional, accurate, and easy-to-understand reports detailing findings and recommended actions.
• Stay up to date with evolving fire safety legislation, guidance, and industry best practice.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Field-based work

Education

FDIS qualification or fire door inspection training

Tools

Enhanced DBS check

CSCS Card

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Karntek Ltd is seeking a Fire Door Inspector to inspect fire doors and conduct compartmentation surveys across residential and educational premises in London and the Southeast. You will work independently within a skilled team to identify risks, assess compliance, and produce clear reports.

The role requires travelling, reporting findings, and staying updated on fire safety legislation. A full UK driving licence and Enhanced DBS check are required, with opportunities for career development