Fire Door Surveyor
Location: Brandon, Suffolk
Salary: From £22.00 per hour (£45,760 per annum)
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the Role
Paragon is recruiting on behalf of a well-established client for an experienced Fire Door Surveyor to join their expanding Fire Protection team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a knowledgeable and motivated professional with experience in passive fire protection to carry out fire door surveys across a variety of sectors, including social housing, MOD, healthcare, care homes and education. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring fire doors are compliant with current legislation and industry best practice, while supporting installation teams with technical guidance and advice.
What's on Offer
- Starting salary from £22.00 per hour (£45,760 per annum)
- 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Company vehicle and fuel card (where applicable)
- Company iPad and uniform provided
- Life insurance
- FIRAS and BM TRADA registration and assessment support
- Ongoing training and career development
- Full-time, permanent position
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out detailed fire door surveys across social housing, MOD, healthcare, care home and educational properties.
- Record all survey information accurately using the supplied iPad and PlanRadar software (training provided).
- Provide technical guidance and support to fire door installation teams.
- Identify defects and recommend remedial works to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and best practice.
- Carry out minor remedial adjustments where required, including adjusting door closers, changing locks and replacing fire-rated letterboxes.
- Work independently and collaboratively across multiple sites.
- Cover projects throughout East Anglia, including Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Hertfordshire, with occasional travel outside these areas when required.
- Ensure all work is completed safely, professionally and to the highest quality standards.
Candidate Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
- A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Fire Door Surveyor (preferred).
- A background in fire door installation would be highly advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of passive fire protection, fire door regulations and certification requirements.
- Basic IT skills and confidence using digital inspection software.
- Experience using fire compliance applications such as PlanRadar, Bolster, CCS Systems or Site Audit Pro (preferred, although training will be provided).
- Knowledge of FIRAS and/or BM TRADA certification schemes (preferred).
- SSSTS or SMSTS qualification (preferred).
- A positive, flexible and professional approach to work.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A strong commitment to fire safety and continuous professional development.
- A full, clean UK driving licence.
- A basic toolkit, including hand tools and a battery drill/driver.
Please note that an Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Fire Door Surveyor looking for your next opportunity within a growing and supportive organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact Paragon for a confidential discussion on 01603 670363.
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Pay: From £45,760.00 per year
Work Location: In person
