Fire Door Team Leader

Niyaa People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Hands-on leadership role

Job summary

Niyaa People is partnering with an independent fire safety consultancy and engineering services business to recruit an experienced Fire Door Team Leader in London. The role blends practical site work with technical leadership, guiding colleagues and ensuring BM TRADA-compliant fire door inspections, maintenance, repairs and installations.

You will act as the key link between site teams and the Head of Department, share expertise, and help develop the wider team as the business grows in the fire

Qualifications

• Experience as a fire door technician with BM TRADA experience.
• Ability to lead and guide a team in a hands-on environment.
• Knowledge of fire door inspection, maintenance and installation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fire door inspections, maintenance, repairs and installations.
• Ensure work meets BM TRADA and fire safety standards.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to colleagues.

Skills

Fire door tech

BM TRADA

Leadership

Tools

BM TRADA standards

Job description

We are working with an independent fire safety consultancy and engineering services business to recruit an experienced Fire Door Team Leader to join its growing fire door department.

This is a hands‑on opportunity for an experienced joiner or highly competent fire door technician looking to take the next step in their career.

As a Fire Door Team Leader , you will combine practical site‑based work with technical guidance and support for colleagues across the department.

You will play a key role in ensuring fire door inspections, maintenance, repairs and installations are completed to the required standards, acting as an important link between the operational team and the Head of Department.

What's on Offer?

• Annual salary of between £40k-45k
• 28 days AL
• Plus 1 extra day off per year for birthday
• An opportunity to join an independent fire safety consultancy and engineering services business.
• A hands‑on technical leadership position.
• The opportunity to share your expertise and support the development of the wider team.
• A varied role combining practical site work with technical responsibility.
• The chance to develop your career within an established and growing fire safety business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out fire door inspections, maintenance, repairs and installations.
• Ensuring all work meets relevant fire safety standards and BM TRADA requirements.
• Providing technical advice and guidance to colleagues.
• Supporting the wider team with technical queries and problem-solving.
• Acting as the main link between site‑based colleagues and the Head of Department.
• Identifying defects and advising on appropriate remedial works.
• Maintaining accurate inspection records, reports and job documentation.

About You:

We are looking for a technically strong professional who can lead by example and bring practical expertise to the role.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a highly competent fire door technician
• Essential: Strong practical knowledge and experience of BM TRADA fire door inspection, maintenance and installation requirements.
• Proven experience carrying out fire door inspections, maintenance, repairs and installations.

If you're an experienced fire door technician looking for your next challenge as a Fire Door Team Leader , with essential BM TRADA experience and the confidence to support and advise others, we'd love to hear from you.