Fire Door Engineer

Apex Business Consultants Ltd | Full time

Lincoln, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/04/2026

• Work Experience All work is away from home (mon / fri). Carpentry experience / Fire Doors
• City Lincoln
• Province Lincolnshire
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code LN2

We are seeking experienced Fire Door Engineers to deliver high-standard installation and remedial works across MOD and high-security government infrastructure throughout the UK. Due to the nature of the sites, precision, compliance, and discretion are non-negotiable.

Fire Door Compliance & Installation:

Installation: Fitting FD30 & FD60 timber door sets to strict manufacturer and BS 8214 specifications.

Remedials: Executing precise remedial repairs to existing sets as identified in Fire Risk Assessments (FRA).

Sealing: Correct application of intumescent strips, cold smoke seals, and acoustic gasketing.

Ironmongery: Expert installation of fire-rated overhead closers, hinges, and panic hardware.

Tolerances: Ensuring critical gap dimensions (3mm–4mm) and threshold clearances are maintained for certification.

Reporting: Providing digital evidence of compliance and "right first time" installation for audit trails.

General Carpentry & Maintenance:

Structural Joinery: Repairing or replacing damaged door frames and sub-structures to ensure fire integrity.

Second-Fix: High-standard fitting of architraves, skirtings, and finishings within sensitive environments.

Hardware Adjustment: Sourcing and fitting specialist fire-rated locks, latches, and security furniture.

Site Management: Working safely within secure live environments, adhering to strict Health & Safety and site-specific protocols.

Vetting: Must satisfy/hold Enhanced DBS and SC Clearance (requires 5+ years UK residency).

Travel: Willingness to travel and work away from home as required.

Qualifications: NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery. Knowledge of FIRAS or BM TRADA standards is highly beneficial.

Status: We welcome applications from both PAYE individuals and Sub-contractors
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