Fire Door Technician /Carpenter

PRS LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist building services company is seeking a Fire Door Technician/Carpenter to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. You will conduct inspections, perform remedial works, and manage records to maintain fire door safety across sites. This role requires a high attention to detail and relevant qualifications. Ideal candidates will have experience in building maintenance and be dedicated to safety compliance. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including generous leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Company Pension

Onsite childcare facilities

Viv up- Staff discounts

Discounted food in canteen

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of fire door inspection standards and regulations.
• Experience in carrying out remedial building works and inspections.
• Ability to maintain digital records of inspections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular fire door inspections under regulations.
• Identify and coordinate remedial works for fire doors.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections and findings.
• Provide technical support on fire safety compliance.
• Act as a contact for fire safety compliance issues.

Skills

Fire door regulations knowledge

Independent technical decision-making

Attention to detail

Building maintenance experience

Communication skills

Education

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

Certified Fire Door Inspection qualification

Job description

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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 primary responsibility is fire door safety, undertaking inspections and carrying out remedial works identified to ensure compliance at all times. Other duties include general building maintenance such as painting, decorating and 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 co-ordinate 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