Job Description

Fire Door Engineer

Contract: Professional Services, Production & Technology

Location: London, W12 7GF

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking a skilled Fire Door Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary Building Services Team, supporting the delivery of safe, compliant and high-quality fire door installation and maintenance across the site.


Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring all fire doors and passive fire systems are installed, inspected and maintained to the correct regulatory and technical standards.


This role combines hands-on carpentry with technical compliance, and is key to ensuring building safety is upheld at all times.

As a Fire Door Engineer, you will work both independently and as part of the wider maintenance team, carrying out PPM and reactive works, completing fire door surveys, identifying defects, and applying suitable corrective actions.


You will also be involved in fire-stopping works and will provide detailed reports following inspections, recommending remedial actions where required.

Key Responsibilities

Install, inspect, maintain and repair fire doors and frames in line with regulatory standards and recognised accreditation schemes (e.g. BM Trada / IFC). Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance tasks as directed by the Technical Services Manager. Support wider fabric and building services maintenance as part of a small multi-skilled team. Apply appropriate fire-stopping measures and ensure all passive fire protection is compliant. Maintain accurate records of inspections, works carried out and any corrective actions. Support the supervision of contractors and assist site teams when required. Gain familiarity with and support the operation of BMS and planned maintenance systems. Assist with staff training where required and provide technical guidance on passive fire systems.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 / 3 or C&G in Carpentry & Joinery. Experience installing, upgrading and maintaining fire doors and frames. Passive fire qualifications / fire door accreditation (BM Trada / IFC) - desirable but not essential. Strong carpentry background with an understanding of fire-stopping methods and standards. Knowledge of British Standards relating to fire doors and passive fire protection. Good awareness of health & safety in a live site environment. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a maintenance team. Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and compliance.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.


Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it's hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.


We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace


ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.


ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.


We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government's Disability Confident scheme.


Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.


If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com


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To find out more about what we do - https://www.uk.issworld.com/


Pay: 40,000.00-43,000.00 per year


Work Location: In person