Job title
Maintenance Assistant (Compliance)
Reports to
Head of Avrenim Protect
Location
Mobile — client sites nationwide, with regular overnight stays
Working pattern
Field-based and mobile, with national travel and overnight stays
Employment type
Full-time, permanent
Purpose:
Reporting to the Head of Avrenim Protect, the Maintenance Assistant (Compliance) is a mobile, field-based role responsible for carrying out fire door inspections and basic remedial repairs at client sites across the UK. Working as part of Avrenim Protect's passive fire protection team, the post-holder travels nationally — including regular overnight stays — to inspect fire doors, complete accurate digital records and deliver a right-first-time, quality-led service.
This is a hands-on, entry-level role suited to someone punctual, enthusiastic and determined to learn, who takes pride in doing a thorough job and representing Avrenim professionally with clients. Full training and development will be provided to build fire door inspection knowledge and competence over time.
Key Responsibilities:
Fire Door Inspection:
— Carry out routine inspections of fire doors at client sites in line with current fire safety regulations and industry standards.
— Identify defects, damage and non-compliances, recording accurate findings for every door inspected.
— Apply a quality-first approach, making sure each inspection is thorough and completed right first time.
Remedial Repairs:
— Complete basic remedial repairs to fire doors and associated components — such as seals, hinges, closers, gaps and ironmongery — where competent to do so.
— Escalate complex defects or works beyond the scope of basic remedials to the Fire Door Supervisor.
— Use tools, materials and components correctly and safely, keeping vehicle stock organised and replenished.
Records and Reporting:
— Complete digital job cards accurately and promptly for every inspection and repair, including photographs and measurements where required.
— Ensure all documentation is clear, complete and submitted on time to support compliance and client reporting.
— Keep the Fire Door Supervisor updated on progress, issues, and site access.
Client Service and Professionalism:
— Represent Avrenim professionally on client sites, being polite, courteous and respectful at all times.
— Arrive punctually and communicate clearly with site contacts and building users.
— Deliver an excellent customer experience and help to protect and strengthen client relationships.
Health, Safety and Compliance:
— Work safely at all times, following Avrenim's IMS policies, risk assessments, method statements and safe working practices.
— Take responsibility for your own safety and that of colleagues, clients and members of the public.
— Support Avrenim's sustainability, quality and equality and diversity commitments in day-to-day work.
Learning and Development:
— Show enthusiasm and a willingness and determination to learn, developing fire door inspection knowledge and competence over time.
— Complete training and qualifications as required to remain competent, including fire door inspection and health and safety.
— Take part in reviews, toolbox talks and team briefings, and act positively on feedback.
Person Specification:
Essential:
— Full UK driving licence — this is a mobile, vehicle-based role.
— Willingness and ability to travel nationally, including regular overnight stays away from home.
— Punctual, reliable and self-motivated, with a quality-first attitude.
— Polite, courteous and professional when dealing with clients and the public.
— Enthusiastic, willing and determined to learn new skills.
— Practical aptitude and confidence using basic hand tools.
— Comfortable using a smartphone or tablet to complete digital job cards.
Desirable:
— Experience in fire door inspection, joinery, carpentry, maintenance or a related trade.
— A fire door inspection or installation qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
— Recognised health and safety awareness, such as a CSCS card, or willingness to obtain one.
— Awareness of passive fire protection and building compliance requirements.
— DBS clearance, or willingness to obtain one.
The Maintenance Assistant (Compliance) plays an important part in keeping buildings and their users safe, supporting Avrenim Protect's commitment to high-quality, compliant passive fire protection across the UK.
Pay: £25,420.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: On the road
