Fire Door Engineer

Jobtrain Solutions; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Bristol seeks a skilled building maintenance technician to deliver high-quality reactive repairs, particularly in carpentry and joinery. The ideal candidate will possess a Carpentry & Joinery qualification and at least 3 years of experience in maintenance roles. Responsibilities include liaising with clients to ensure timely project completion while adhering to safety standards. This position offers a supportive environment within a growing company committed to employee development and community engagement.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in building maintenance.
• Demonstrate knowledge in fabric tasks including Carpentry and plumbing.
• Current Full UK Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Complete planned and reactive repairs to Fire Doors and Fire Compartments.
• Provide exceptional maintenance services to high profile clients.
• Liaise with Helpdesk for efficient work responses.

Skills

Carpentry & Joinery

Reactive maintenance

Building systems knowledge

Communication skills

Education

C&G or NVQ L2 or L3 Carpentry & Joinery qualification

Tools

PDA

Job description

Why work for us?

Established in 1998 Lancer Scott offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services, often competing and winning work from our much larger competitors. We are based in the heart of Bristol and have enjoyed significant success, particularly in the last 4 years with turnover increasing from £56 million in 2020 to a projected £125 million for 2024/2025.

To ensure our business remains fully supported we are investing into our people strategy and infrastructure to give our employees the tools to perform to the best of their ability. If you would like to join a rapidly expanding business that can offer up good opportunities for career development and professional personal growth, you should apply today and let’s talk.

Responsibilities

Work as part of the Facilities Management Team you will play a key role in planning and completing a range of works with the main responsibility for the completion of planned, reactive and remedial repairs to the Fire Doors & Fire Compartments as directed by the LSFM Helpdesk on a range of works mainly associated with joinery, however also experience in tiling, drainage, minor roof repairs, finishes, plastering, flooring etc to building fabric systems or any required minor building fabric repairs dependent on relevant experience.

• Provide exceptional maintenance services to our high profile Clients and go the extra mile to deliver to the highest quality standards in all areas of your performance.
• Use your own initiative to solve complicated technical problems associated with reactive maintenance activities, including sourcing parts & materials and seeking manufacturer technical support.
• Provide detailed write-ups of works carried out to ensure our client is kept up to date at all times.
• Carry out all works within agreed timescales and to the highest standards, ensuring that you comply with current regulations and contract specifications.
• Reporting and recording procedures, including operation and maintenance logs and control measures to minimise risks.
• Utilise PDAs or electronic devices to complete works.
• Liaise closely with our Helpdesk to ensure efficient response to all works either working on your own or as part of a team.
• Observe the highest levels of health and safety at all times, including carrying out point of work risk assessments for every task to ensure the best possible working practices are adhered to.
• Deal with a variety of Clients on a daily basis. You will represent the Company and be courteous and professional in your dealings with them at all times.
• Provide a call out response across all contracts.

Qualifications

Essential:

• A relevant Carpentry & Joinery qualification to C&G or NVQ L2 or L3
• Hold a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a building maintenance role, particularly in relation to reactive and remedial maintenance
• Demonstrate a general wide knowledge of building systems in relation to reactive tasks encompassing, fabric tasks including Carpentry, wet trade tasks, minor plumbing tasks, tiling and ground works.
• Current Full UK Driver’s License

Desirable:

• FDIS or equivalent Fire door qualification
• Fire Compartmentation experience
• IOSH – Working safely or CSCS Card
• IT Skills – in the use of PDA’s
• Asbestos awareness training (UKATA)

CSR/CSCS H&S qualification

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Building Communities at Lancer Scott

At Lancer Scott, we’re committed to giving back through hands-on support, funding, and partnerships that create lasting impact. We\'ve helped deliver projects like East Street Mews, providing housing for young homeless people, and revitalised community spaces such as the East Looe Hub and a Scouts hut in Gloucestershire. Our partnership with Community of Purpose enables us to support initiatives like the Bristol Young Heroes Awards and the Break Free Programme, giving young people opportunities to thrive.

Join us at Lancer Scott, where your work helps strengthen communities.