Freelance Fire Door Inspector

UBT Pty; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and safety consulting firm is seeking a self-employed Fire Door Inspector for a project in Bolton. This contract involves inspecting 50-60 fire doors daily and requires demonstrable fire door inspection qualifications. Successful candidates will be efficient and detail-oriented. The role offers a competitive day-rate of £275-£300, with immediate start and potential for ongoing work in the North West. Candidates must be familiar with surveying programmes such as OneTrace and Bolster.

Qualifications

• Proven experience inspecting fire doors.
• Must hold appropriate fire door inspection qualifications – demonstrable by certification.
• Self‑employed / freelance status required.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting 50‑60 fire doors per day.
• Working hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.
• Reliable, efficient, and able to work to programme deadlines.

Skills

Fire door inspection

Use of surveying programmes

Attention to detail

Education

Fire door inspection qualifications

Tools

OneTrace

Boris

Bolster

RiskBase

Job description

Location: Greater Manchester

Rate: £275-£300 per day

Start: Immediate

Duration: Large initial project with ongoing opportunities across the North West

We are currently recruiting for our client who is currently partnering on a large-scale fire safety programme and is seeking an experienced and competent self‑employed Fire Door Inspector to support a high‑volume inspection project in Manchester.

This is a substantial contract covering approximately 3,500 fire doors, with strong potential for further works for the right individual.

Key Details:

• Inspecting 50‑60 fire doors per day
• Working hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday to Friday
• Must be familiar with surveying programmes including OneTrace, Boris, Bolster, RiskBase etc
• Day‑rate: £275‑£300 (dependent on experience)
• Fortnightly payments
• Imminent start

Requirements:

• Proven experience inspecting fire doors
• Must hold appropriate fire door inspection qualifications – demonstrable by certification
• Competent using different surveying programmes OneTrace, Bolster, Boris, RiskBase etc
• Self‑employed / freelance status
• Reliable, efficient, and able to work to programme deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and compliance standards

This opportunity would suit a contractor looking for consistent volume, clear scope, and the opportunity to build a longer‑term working relationship.