Rydon Maintenance are seeking a skilled Carpenter with experience inspecting and repairing fire doors to join our repairs and maintenance team.
The role will involve carrying out fire door inspections, repairs and replacements in hospitals, ambulance stations, care homes and other commercial buildings in the South East. Rydon Maintenance provides hard FM services across England for a growing number of NHS trusts, caring for more than 250 buildings.
Key Responsibilities
- Inspection of fire doors to assess whether repairs or replacements are required.
- Fire door maintenance and remedial works, including fitting of door stoppers.
- Familiarise with and apply current fire regulations to ensure doors are fully compliant.
- Conduct inspections and ensure fire doors meet fire safety regulations.
- Adjust door frames, ironmongery and seals for a proper fit and function.
- Identify and rectify any fire door defects.
- Install new fire doors, receiving necessary training for installation.
- Ensure all work meets industry regulations and safety standards.
Requirements / Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in carpentry and joinery.
- Previous experience with maintenance, repair and replacement/installation of fire doors.
- Experience working in healthcare environments (e.g., hospitals, care homes) preferred but not essential; experience from other sectors considered.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
- Valid UK driving licence (no more than 6 points).
- UK driving licence required; company van and fuel card provided.
Working Conditions & Hours
Full‑time position; 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm. Trailing to various healthcare and public buildings; company van and fuel card provided.
Benefits
- Competitive starting salary.
- Company van and fuel card.
- Holiday entitlement of 33 days per annum (incl. bank holidays).
- Holiday purchase scheme: up to 5 additional days (38 days incl. bank holidays).
- Pension scheme 4% contributory.
- Free flu vaccinations and eye care vouchers.
- Health Cash Plan to spread the cost of essential healthcare.
- 24/7 EAP service – free advice, counselling and support.
- Wellbeing and mental health champions available.
- Employee discount scheme on insurance, lifestyle goods and services.
- Flexible benefits: critical illness, denplan, cycle‑to‑work schemes.
- Employee referral scheme with cash reward.
- Career development opportunities across the business.
Equal Opportunity
Rydon is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity in employment. Successful candidates will be selected solely on their ability to carry out the duties of the post.
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