Fire Door Engineer

Based at Gatwick Airport

This will be a Mon-Fri 8am – 4pm basis, with a flexi-shift allowance to support some night work if required for some areas of site.

Salary will be around £38k plus flexi-shift allowance of £3,660

Role

Summary: Conduct thorough inspections and surveys of fire doors to assess their condition, identify defects, and ensure compliance with relevant fire safety regulations and standards.

• Accurately record findings, including types of doors, conditions, and any damage or defects, often using specialized software.
• Provide detailed reports and recommendations for necessary repairs or replacements.
• Carry out reactive maintenance and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on fire doors.
• Perform repairs and upgrades to fire doors in line with test evidence and manufacturer guidelines to ensure compliance.
• Address issues with critical components such as door closers, hinges, and other hardware.
• Ensure all work is carried out to recognised industry standards and fire safety legislation.
• Maintain accurate records of all inspections, maintenance, and repair work.
• Be knowledgeable about fire door regulations and testing requirements.
• Liaise directly with clients, providing excellent customer service and technical advice.
• Coordinate with approved contractors and internal teams as necessary.
• Handle urgent and emergency repairs, communicating any delays or issues promptly.
• Adhere to all company and client health and safety procedures.
• Ensure materials are stored and transported in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines.
• Keep all company-issued tools in safe and working condition.