Jobs in Wilstead

Fire Door H&S Specialist 

Bedford 

Full Time, Permanent 

Circa £40,000 DOE 

This role is responsible for carrying out fire door inspections and associated remedial works across residential properties and communal areas, ensuring compliance with current fire safety regulations and industry standards. The position involves identifying defects, completing repairs to a high standard, and maintaining accurate digital records of inspections, works completed, and compliance activity.

The role combines technical carpentry expertise with a strong customer service focus, requiring work within occupied homes and shared residential spaces. Responsibilities include diagnosing fire door issues, carrying out repairs, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring all work is completed efficiently, safely, and in line with organisational procedures.

Key duties include:

Conducting fire door inspections and recording findings using digital systems
Completing remedial carpentry and fire safety repairs
Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
Carrying out risk assessments and following safe working practices
Managing tools, equipment, vehicle stock, and materials effectively
Liaising with customers, managers, compliance teams, and contractors
Supporting fire safety improvement works identified through assessments
Maintaining high productivity, workmanship, and customer satisfaction standards
The role also requires adherence to policies relating to PPE, COSHH, lone working, asbestos awareness, vehicle safety, waste disposal, and data protection.
Staff are expected to attend mandatory training, maintain qualifications, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.The ideal candidate:

Strong carpentry and joinery experience relating to fire doors
Knowledge of fire safety standards and repair practices within residential environments.
Good organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is the ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
A recognised trade qualification is preferred 
Full driving licence 
Desirable experience includes additional construction trade skills, asbestos awareness training, and fire door inspection accreditation