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Fire Door Engineer


Company : Talent Finder


Location : Sunderland, North East


Created : 2026-04-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Fire Door Engineer | Northeast | Full Time, Permanent | 18-22 p/h (DOE)Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.Our client is a leading door installation and maintenance provider in the Northeast of England.They are looking for a hands-on Fire Door Engineer to mentor and lead a team of engineers across a variety of fire door projects.This is a great opportunity to contribute to the growth of the companys fire safety department and gain experience across multiple door types.Role OverviewInstall and maintain fire doors across customer sites, including local authorities, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and hotelsMentor and support two existing engineers, ensuring high-quality, compliant installationsWork closely with the team to uphold best practices and continually improve standardsWhats In It For You?Overtime opportunities: time and a half for evenings and Saturday mornings; double time after 1 pm on Saturdays25 days holiday + bank holidaysPension includedCompany vehicle and power tools providedHands-on experience with fire, automatic, steel, and aluminium doorsFriendly, close-knit team with a strong work cultureEssential RequirementsMinimum 1 year of experience installing and maintaining fire doorsConfident working independently and mentoring other engineersFull UK driving licencePhysically capable of manual handling tasksProfessional, reliable, and punctual with strong communication skillsWillingness to work occasional evenings and weekendsBased in the Northeast / North Yorkshire areaDesirable RequirementsBM TRADA certification (training provided in-house)CSCS Card (Joinery Blue)Key ResponsibilitiesInstall and maintain fire doors and framesConduct inspections, identify certification labels, and ensure compliance with fire regulationsReview work quality, suggest improvements, and support the development of other engineersTravel to various customer sites, including hospitals, local authorities, hotels, schools, and nursing homesFollow health and safety procedures, including completing risk assessments and method statementsFocus on quality, installation, and maintenance; the role does not include formal line managementPotential for increased responsibility as the fire doors department growsLocation & TravelBased at NE5 1NB, Newcastle upon TyneTravel typically within 1 hour of the base locationSites include local authorities, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and hotelsWhats next? xjdpvnf Its easy! Click APPLY now! We cant wait to hear from you!