Fire Door Technician

Integral UK LTD; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a practical Fire Door Technician to join their team at a prestigious university. This role involves performing maintenance, inspections, and installations of fire doors, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess strong communication skills, and have a solid trade background. You will work closely with contractors and participate in flexible working hours, including emergency call-outs. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a safe and efficient environment while developing your skills in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• Recognized trade qualification or apprenticeship is essential.
• Extensive knowledge in building fabric services and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance repairs and inspections on fire doors.
• Coordinate works with approved contractors and maintain engineering standards.

Skills

Fire Door Services

Health & Safety Regulations

Communication Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Trade Background & Qualifications

Apprenticeship

Tools

CAFM System

Smartphone

PDA

Job description

Role Purpose:

A vacancy has arisen for a practical individual to work as a Fire Door Technician at the University of Liverpool. The Fire Door Technician will also need to be self-motivating. They will be responsible for carrying out reactive, PPM, remedial, and installation works within the University premises and will also be required to liaise and coordinate works with our approved contractors. A good understanding of Fire Door Services, being well presented at all times, and competent to provide technical advice when required to do so.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To carry out reactive maintenance repairs across various contracts.
• To assess and order parts and equipment necessary for individual tasks.
• To work to recognised industry standards at all times.
• To participate in flexible working hours and out-of-hours emergency cover as required by the contract.
• To undertake training as required to perform the duties of the role, including health and safety courses and further trade development, to maintain current knowledge and professional qualifications (Continued Professional Development).
• To assist other trades as/when required.
• To undertake any other duties as directed by Managers within the remit of the role.
• To update/close completed Reactive & PPM tasks on our CAFM System.
• Ensure engineering standards are maintained in order to maximise efficient operation and reliability of plant.
• To ensure company QA and site procedures are adhered to in all aspects.
• To ensure that both Client and Integral’s Health and Safety procedures are followed at all times.
• To inspect the condition of services and proactively deal with call outs/repairs as required and/or requested by management.
• To attend emergencies, inside and outside of normal working hours.
• Keep and maintain all company issued tools in a safe and working condition.
• To carry out inspections, maintenance, and installation works identified on fire doors.
• Provide detailed and accurate reports for any remedial works required whilst attending site.
• Updating of on-site log books for compliance purposes.
• Completion of any certificates or documentation for works completed.
• Complete on-site Method Statements and Risk Assessments as necessary.

This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date it was completed. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Trade Background & Qualifications (recognised qualification or apprenticeship).
• Extensive Knowledge in building fabric services.
• Extensive Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations.
• Ability to act on own initiative.
• Smart appearance, presentable.
• Must be available for call outs.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work from a smartphone and PDA.
• Comfortable working within a team environment. Able to contribute to teams' success whilst willingly following instructions.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work requirements, willing to accept change.
• The incumbent will be required to adopt a flexible approach to working hours to suit the needs of the public sector. This will require work at weekends and in the evenings. The salary has been set to reflect this.