Carpenter / Fire Door Engineer in London

Carpenter / Fire Door Maintenance Engineer

Bristol & Surrounding Areas

£38,000 - £40,000

We are looking for an experienced Carpenter / Fire Door Maintenance Engineer to provide a comprehensive fire door maintenance service across Bristol and surrounding area.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and repair works on fire doors across a large hospitality contract.
• Ensure all works comply with current Building Regulations, fire door legislation and relevant standards.
• Assess individual jobs and prepare accurate quotations detailing labour hours and required materials.
• Liaise directly with clients regarding queries and provide clear explanations of technical requirements and product specifications.
• Inspect completed works and certify that fire doors meet the required standards.
• Complete and submit all relevant certification and documentation for client records.
• Maintain accurate job records, including detailed notes and photographic/documentary evidence where required.
• Update internal systems with job progress and completion information.
• Work within agreed customer SLAs and ensure jobs are completed efficiently and professionally.
• Support the Account Manager and Billing Team with queries to assist with the invoicing process.
• Maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry or equivalent.
• Highly skilled in general carpentry and maintenance work.
• Strong knowledge of current Fire Door legislation and relevant standards.
• Experience inspecting, maintaining and repairing fire doors.
• Ability to assess works and provide accurate labour and material requirements.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deal confidently with clients.
• Ability to produce clear, professional reports, job notes and emails.
• Comfortable using multiple IT systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a practical and hands‑on approach.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
• Good understanding of the importance of compliance, quality and customer service.

Desirable

• Previous experience working within the hospitality, facilities management or building maintenance sector.
• Experience working across multiple client sites.
• Additional fire door or fire safety qualifications.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards and Building Regulations relating to fire doors.