Company Description
Townsend Contracting is a privately owned, BM Trada Q-Mark certified specialist contractor specialising in turnkey block restoration, including fire door installation and maintenance, passive firestopping and drylining.
Operating primarily as a subcontractor within the residential sector, the company delivers large-scale fire safety and refurbishment schemes for leading UK Build to Rent developers across major regional cities.
Key Responsibilities
Proven experience in fire door remediation and maintenance, including working to BM TRADA Q-Mark repair techniques and manufacturers' test evidence, is essential. Please only apply if you have relevant previous experience.
- Carry out inspections and assessments of existing fire doors, identifying defects and required remedial works.
- Complete fire door maintenance and remedial works to the required standard and specification.
- Carry out door and frame adjustments, including gap and alignment adjustments.
- Repair and replace fire door components, including hinges, closers, locks, handles and other ironmongery.
- Install and replace intumescent and smoke seals where required.
- Repair damaged door leaves, frames and associated components where possible.
- Ensure fire doors operate correctly and meet the required fire safety standards following remedial works.
- Complete required QA checks and accurately record works carried out.
- Identify and report any additional defects, variations or works outside the agreed scope to the Contracts Manager/Supervisor.
- Work safely and in accordance with site health and safety requirements.
- Maintain a clean and organised work area and ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained.
- Work professionally within occupied residential areas and minimise disruption to residents.
- Liaise effectively with site management and other trades to ensure works are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
Experience
- Proven experience in fire door remediation and maintenance.
- Experience working to BM TRADA Q-Mark repair techniques and manufacturers' test evidence.
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent.
- FIRAS or FDIS certification is desirable.
- Experience carrying out fire door remedial works within residential developments.
- Knowledge of fire door inspection, maintenance and repair requirements.
- Experience completing fire door QA inspections and documentation using Bolster Systems, Asite or similar QA applications.
- Knowledge of fire-rated door hardware, intumescent products, smoke seals and associated components.
- Experience working to manufacturer specifications and recognised fire door standards.
- CSCS
Pay: £200.00 per day
Work Location: In person
