Fire Door Technician / Carpenter

Overview

As a Building Maintenance Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the continuous operation of the Trusts properties. The role is varied by nature, although the primary responsibility is on fire door safety, undertaking inspections and carrying out remedial works identified, which will ensure compliance at all times. Other duties will include general building maintenance such as painting, decorating, reactive building related works.

Responsibilities

• Fire door safety: conduct inspections and carry out remedial works identified.
• General building maintenance such as painting, decorating, and reactive building related works.
• Act as a source of expert advice to the Estates Management Team and other stakeholders on fire door and building compliance matters.
• Occasional work in confined spaces, at height, in noisy plant areas, or in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
• Evaluate and respond appropriately and effectively to potential emergency situations, ensuring safety of patients, colleagues and the general public.
• Travel to other sites from time to time, holding a full driving licence and being able to travel under your own ability.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in a related discipline such as carpentry or painting and decorating, with at least three years’ experience.
• In-depth understanding of compliance requirements and ability to effectively implement 2gether Support Solutions’ safety standards and procedures.
• City & Guilds Carpentry or equivalent.
• BM Trada Knowledge/Experience (previous experience desirable).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

(NB: Relevant training will be available in fire door inspections, remedial works and certification if required.)

You will work mainly autonomously, making informed technical decisions based on skill, knowledge and training, while escalating issues outside your remit.

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