Fire Door Technician /Carpenter

PRS; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is hiring a Fire Door Technician/Carpenter. This multifaceted role involves conducting inspections, performing remedial work, and ensuring compliance with fire safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in fire door safety, maintenance experience, and the ability to make technical decisions independently. Additional perks include generous leave, onsite childcare, and extensive training opportunities. A full driving license is required for travel between sites.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Company Pension

Onsite childcare facilities

Staff communications app

Staff discounts & wellbeing platform

Discounted food in canteen

Access to blue light card

Discounted travel and accommodation

Subsidised bus pass

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable and experienced in fire door safety and regulations.
• Strong understanding of inspection standards and remedial works.
• Willingness to work towards required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular fire door inspections in line with regulations.
• Identify compliance issues and coordinate remedial works.
• Maintain records of fire door inspections and repairs.
• Stay updated with fire safety legislation and technical guidance.
• Provide guidance on fire safety compliance.

Skills

Fire door regulations awareness

Independent work capability

Attention to detail

Building maintenance experience

Excellent communication skills

Education

NVQ, City & Guilds, or BTEC qualification in a building trade

Certified Fire Door Inspection qualification or working towards

Job description

Fire Door Technician/Carpenter

Location: Ashford, Canterbury, Margate
Pay: £37,500-£40,000 per annum

We have a new opportunity for a Building Engineer Specialist to join the Estates department. You will play a critical role in ensuring the continuous operation of the Trusts properties. The role is varied by nature, although the primary responsibility is to conduct fire door safety, undertaking inspections and carry out remedial works identified, which will ensure compliance at all times. Other duties will include general building maintenance such as painting, decorating, reactive building related works.

This position is key to maintaining compliance with current fire safety standards while supporting the wider Estates service across sites. You will also act as a source of expert advice to the Estates Management Team and other stakeholders on fire door and building compliance matters.

Relevant training will be available in fire door inspections, remedial works and certification if required. You may be required from time to time to carry out your duties at other sites and should therefore hold a full driving licence and be able to travel under your own ability.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular fire door and system inspections in line with statutory and HTM regulations and guidance (Certified training will be provided if required).
• Identify faults, wear, or non-compliance issues on fire doors and carry out and coordinate appropriate remedial works.
• Maintain detailed records of fire door inspections and remedial work using digital systems.
• Stay up to date with fire safety legislation, inspection standards, and technical guidance (e.g., BM TRADA, or equivalent). This ongoing training will be supported by the company.
• Contribute specialist input to fire safety audits and support with fire safety improvement works.
• Provide technical guidance and support on fire safety compliance to colleagues.
• Act as a key point of contact for fire safety compliance within Estates, escalating any deviation from regulations to the Building Manager.

About You

You will be a knowledgeable and experienced specialist in fire door safety, with a strong understanding of regulations, inspection standards, and remedial works.

Knowledge & Skills

• Awareness of fire door regulations and standards (e.g., BS 8214, BS 476).
• Ability to work independently, make technical decisions and document findings.
• High attention to detail in safety-critical work.
• Experience in building maintenance, with good hands‑on knowledge of fire doors, general maintenance duties and fabric repairs.
• You will be a highly motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of our friendly team.

Qualifications

• NVQ, City & Guilds, or BTEC qualification in a building fabric trade (e.g., carpentry or joinery).
• Certified Fire Door Inspection qualification or working towards (e.g., TRADA or equivalent).
• Added essential to be willing to work towards the qualification for this role?

Why work with us?

• Generous annual leave allowance plus the opportunity to buy or sell leave.
• Company Pension.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Blink - Staff communications app.
• Viv up - Staff discounts & wellbeing platform.
• Discounted food in canteen.
• Access to the blue light card.
• Discounted travel, accommodation, airport parking, holidays, skiing and travel extras.
• Subsidised bus pass.
• Health and beauty, gifts, toys, fashion and entertainment.
• Training and development opportunities including BICS and functional skills training.