Fire Door Engineer | Northeast | Full Time, Permanent | £18-£22 p/h (DOE)
Our client is a leading door installation and maintenance provider in the Northeast of England.
They are looking for a hands-on Fire Door Engineer to mentor and lead a team of engineers across a variety of fire door projects.
This is a great opportunity to contribute to the growth of the companys fire safety department and gain experience across multiple door types.
Role Overview
* Install and maintain fire doors across customer sites, including local authorities, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and hotels
* Mentor and support two existing engineers, ensuring high-quality, compliant installations
* Work closely with the team to uphold best practices and continually improve standards
Whats In It For You?
* Overtime opportunities: time and a half for evenings and Saturday mornings; double time after 1 pm on Saturdays
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension included
* Company vehicle and power tools provided
* Hands-on experience with fire, automatic, steel, and aluminium doors
* Friendly, close-knit team with a strong work culture
Essential Requirements
* Minimum 1 year of experience installing and maintaining fire doors
* Confident working independently and mentoring other engineers
* Full UK driving licence
* Physically capable of manual handling tasks
* Professional, reliable, and punctual with strong communication skills
* Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
* Based in the Northeast / North Yorkshire area
Desirable Requirements
* BM TRADA certification (training provided in-house)
* CSCS Card (Joinery Blue)
Key Responsibilities
* Install and maintain fire doors and frames
* Conduct inspections, identify certification labels, and ensure compliance with fire regulations
* Review work quality, suggest improvements, and support the development of other engineers
* Travel to various customer sites, including hospitals, local authorities, hotels, schools, and nursing homes
* Follow health and safety procedures, including completing risk assessments and method statements
* Focus on quality, installation, and maintenance; the role does not include formal line management
* Potential for increased responsibility as the fire doors department grows
Location & Travel
* Based at NE5 1NB, Newcastle upon Tyne
* Travel typically within 1 hour of the base location
* Sites include local authorities, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and hotels
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