Job Description
Fire Door Joiner
Location: East Anglia (mobile role - covering 7 care homes)
Base Office: Haverhill, near Cambridge
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Van + Fuel Card + Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
A leading Passive Fire Protection contractor is seeking an experienced Carpenter / Fire Door Specialist to join their growing team on a permanent basis. This hire comes following the award of a new 5-year contract across multiple care homes in the East Anglia region.
You will be responsible for:
- Carrying out 6-monthly fire door surveys and compliance checks
- Producing clear maintenance reports following inspections
- Completing all required remedial and maintenance works (hinge changes, adjustments, closers, seals, etc.)
- Undertaking fire stopping and making good works around fire doors
- Liaising directly with clients and care home managers in a professional manner
- Ensuring a high standard of workmanship that prioritises resident safety
Requirements
- NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry/Joinery (essential)
- Blue CSCS card (essential)
- Experience in fire door inspections, surveys and remedials
- Competence in ease & adjust works, replacing ironmongery, adjusting closers
- Experience of fire stopping in and around fire doors
- Strong client-facing communication skills and ability to work in a mobile role across multiple sites
- Full UK driving licence
Salary & Package
- £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
- Overtime paid at elevated rate plus call out fee if required
- Company van + fuel card provided
- Ongoing training and development (fire door inspection & passive fire protection certifications if required)
- Long-term job security on a 5-year contract
- Genuine opportunities to progress into Site Management or Surveying roles
Why Join?
- Be part of a reputable fire protection contractor with a secure pipeline of work
- Long-term, stable career in a growing sector
- Contribute directly to life safety in care environments
- Clear career development into management or surveying
How to Apply
If you have the required skills and qualifications and are looking for a secure, long-term role in fire safety, please apply with your up-to-date CV. Interviews will be held shortly, with immediate starts available for the right candidates.
