Fire Door Maintenance Operative - Mobile in Liverpool

EQUANS are looking for a Mobile Fire Door Maintenance Operative working on our Knowsley School contract in Liverpool. This role would be a permanent full-time position working 40 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

General Overview

The Fire Door Inspector & Maintainer will ensure the safety of the public by identifying, investigating, and reducing risk. They will be responsible for developing effective relationships and ensuring that pro‑active communication is maintained continuously with all internal and external stakeholders. They will plan and prioritise work within recognised safe systems of work, business policies, procedures and in accordance with all aspects of health and safety legislation. They will participate in a one team approach to the allocation of duties, supporting and working effectively with colleagues to provide good working relationships within the North West contracts and wider NW&C region. The Fire Door Inspector & Maintainer will report into the Fire Door Supervisor.

Impact

The Fire Door Inspector & Maintainer will have accountability for the inspection and maintenance of fire doors within the North West Cluster. The individual must work and lead in accordance with the EQUANS values: be reliable, conscientious and professional at all times. They must be effective in communication and have the ability to deal with internal and external stakeholders on all levels. They must be able to work on their own initiative whilst adhering to set procedures, have good time management and organisational skills and show a flexible attitude to working patterns.

Complexity

• Carrying out inspection of fire doors at each site in a timely, efficient and cost‑effective manner.
• Carrying out maintenance & repairs of fire doors at each site in a timely, efficient and cost‑effective manner.
• Using the Bolster app on the PDA (tablet) to follow a check‑list to report on the status of each fire door.
• Building professional relationships with clients.
• Maintaining accurate and precise documentation of works completed.
• Following process to ensure each inspection is completed correctly.
• Be responsible for keeping the company vehicle clean, tidy and presentable.
• Handling tools of various types and ensuring safe set up.
• Adhering to safety guidelines whilst on the job site.
• Ensuring all tools and machinery are kept clean and in good repair.
• Ensuring all specifications are met.
• Good communication skills.
• Liaise and undertake duties at other EQUANS projects as directed by Senior Management.

Qualifications or Required Experience

• Experience of carrying out Fire Door Inspections and maintenance & repairs is essential.
• Recognised Fire Door Inspection qualifications (FDIS, BRE, etc).
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• A sound understanding of Health and Safety Legislation (SMSTS, IOSH or NEBOSH).
• Confident communicator with excellent customer interaction skills.
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload.
• Administration skills, including use of CAFM system and Microsoft Office applications.

What can we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to employee networks including WiE, RISE, LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN and Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app

Equal Opportunities

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.