Fire Door Technician

Fire Door Technician

Salary: £37,890.02

Working Hours: Permanent, Full time position, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 7am - 4pm

Location: Cheltenham

Excellent benefits package including 2.5% Golden Hello payment on commencement of employment and a £2,000 annual retention bonus (pro-rata for part time employees), subject to achieving and maintaining clearance requirements.

Are you an experienced carpenter or technician looking to specialise in fire door safety?

Do you want a role where your work directly contributes to safety and compliance?

Looking to develop your skills within a supportive and professional FM team?

About the Role:

We are looking for a proactive and skilled Fire Door Technician to join our Facilities Management team. In this role, you will deliver both planned and reactive maintenance works, specialising in fire doors and fire safety systems across site.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a carpentry background who is looking to develop their expertise in fire door compliance and safety. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining a safe environment, ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards and in line with current regulations.

Responsibilities:

● Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on fire doors in line with training and competency
● Support the wider Hard FM team with general maintenance tasks across site
● Assist with fire safety systems including dampers, extinguishers, passive fire stopping and smoke systems
● Respond to faults, defects and client requests efficiently
● Identify root causes of issues and support preventative solutions
● Maintain accurate records of all works using handheld/PDA systems
● Ensure all planned maintenance is completed within required timeframes
● Identify materials required and raise requests promptly
● Contribute to continuous improvement and operational efficiency
● Promote a safe, clean and compliant working environment at all times

Essential:

● NVQ Level 2 (minimum) in Carpentry or equivalent qualification (e.g. FPA)
● Proven experience in carpentry or maintenance roles
● Experience working within a facilities management, commercial or industrial environment
● Good communication and organisational skills
● IT literate, including use of handheld devices and Microsoft Office
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team
● Proactive and reliable approach with strong attention to detail

Creating a safe, secure and compliant environment is critical. Our Facilities Management teams support some of the most important Government and commercial contracts across the UK. In this role, your work will directly contribute to protecting people and property through high-quality fire safety standards.

You will be valued and supported, with access to training, development and opportunities to grow your career.

Benefits:

While working for G4S, you are entitled to a wide range of benefits, including:

● 2.5% Golden Hello payment
● £2,000 annual retention bonus
● 22 days annual leave, rising to 25 days after 5 years’ service
● Progression, training and development opportunities
● Refer A Friend incentives
● Company pension scheme with employer contributions
● G4S Life Assurance Scheme
● Subsidised healthcare plan
● Charity work – Match-IT and Payroll Giving
● Confidential counselling services
● 24/7 health and wellbeing support
● Discounts on high street shops, retailers and travel

Please be aware that due to the nature of the business, DV (Developed Vetting) clearance will be required for this role.

G4S is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at careersatg4s@uk.g4s.com to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support required during the recruitment process.

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