Fire Door Technician/Carpenter
Location: Ashford, Canterbury, Margate
Pay: GBP 37500: GBP 40000 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 are on 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 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 and 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 and 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 and wellbeing platform
Discounted food in canteen
Access to the blue light card
We offer discounts and savings that make a difference to you including:
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