Fire Door Engineer
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £18 to £22 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | NE5 1NB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Talent Finder |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DRSPM-006-22254 |
Summary
Fire Door Engineer | Northeast | Full Time, Permanent | £18-£22 p/h (DOE)
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 company’s fire safety department and gain experience across multiple door types.
Role Overview
• Install and maintain fire doors across customer sites, including local authorities, hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and hotels
• Mentor and support two existing engineers, ensuring high-quality, compliant installations
• Work closely with the team to uphold best practices and continually improve standards
What’s In It For You?
• Overtime opportunities: time and a half for evenings and Saturday mornings; double time after 1 pm on Saturdays
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension included
• Company vehicle and power tools provided
• Hands-on experience with fire, automatic, steel, and aluminium doors
• Friendly, close-knit team with a strong work culture
Essential Requirements
• Minimum 1 year of experience installing and maintaining fire doors
• Confident working independently and mentoring other engineers
• Full UK driving licence
• Physically capable of manual handling tasks
• Professional, reliable, and punctual with strong communication skills
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Based in the Northeast / North Yorkshire area
Desirable Requirements
• BM TRADA certification (training provided in-house)
• CSCS Card (Joinery – Blue)
Key Responsibilities
• Install and maintain fire doors and frames
• Conduct inspections, identify certification labels, and ensure compliance with fire regulations
• Review work quality, suggest improvements, and support the development of other engineers
• Travel to various customer sites, including hospitals, local authorities, hotels, schools, and nursing homes
• Follow health and safety procedures, including completing risk assessments and method statements
• Focus on quality, installation, and maintenance; the role does not include formal line management
• Potential for increased responsibility as the fire doors department grows
Location & Travel
• Based at NE5 1NB, Newcastle upon Tyne
• Travel typically within 1 hour of the base location
• Sites include local authorities, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, and hotels
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