Come and play a vital role in protecting our communities by delivering safe, well‑maintained homes About the role We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Fire Door Operative to join our team and play a vital role in maintaining the safety and integrity of our buildings. If you take pride in high‑quality workmanship and want to make a real difference in residents’ safety, we’d love to hear from you. As a Fire Door Operative, you will: Carry out a wide range of high‑quality repairs to fire doors using a variety of trade skills. Inspect fire doors in communal areas and within homes that access these areas. Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs in a timely and professional manner. Attend emergency call-outs, completing repairs where possible or taking steps to ensure buildings are made safe and secure. Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who: Strong practical skills and experience in repairs or a relevant trade. Knowledge of fire door safety standards (or willingness to learn). A proactive, problem‑solving mindset. Someone committed to delivering quality work and keeping people safe. Can develop and maintain effective long term communication channels with a range of differing groups of people, including external agencies. Can communicate clearly with residents or their authorised representatives to maintain a high level of customer focused service delivery. About Plymouth Community Homes We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy. With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes. What we can offer you: Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling Free annual flu vaccination Cycle to Work scheme The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest We do not accept unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies. To Apply: If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our short form and upload your CV. For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Ashley Hensman, Fire Door Supervisor on 07542500510 This post is not suitable for job share. Shortlisting Date: 3rd March 2026 Interview Date: 10th March 2026 We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background. Living and Working in Plymouth