Posted 3 months ago
Fire Door Carpenter / Maintenance Engineer £180-£200 Per Day | London
AI Summary
Fire Door Carpenter / Maintenance Engineer carrying out fire door installations, remedial works, compliance checks, and general carpentry maintenance across London properties.
About this role
Fire Door Carpenter / Maintenance Engineer
£180–£200 Per Day | London | Immediate Start | Ongoing Work Available
Join One of London’s Fast-Growing Property Maintenance Companies
Optimal Maintenance Ltd is looking for an experienced Fire Door Carpenter / Maintenance Engineer to join our growing Maintenance Division across London.
This role is ideal for a skilled carpenter with strong experience in:
- Fire door remedial works
- Fire door installations
- Fire door compliance
- Fire stopping and adjustments
- Understanding BM TRADA / FIRAS standards and current fire safety regulations
We are looking for someone who can confidently identify compliance issues, carry out high-quality remedial works, and ensure fire doors meet current regulations and certification standards.
The Role
You’ll be carrying out a mixture of:
- Fire door installations
- Fire door remedial works
- Adjustments and easing
- Replacing intumescent strips and smoke seals
- Door closers and ironmongery upgrades
- Fire stopping works
- General carpentry maintenance
- Property repair works across residential and commercial properties
You will also:
- Identify non-compliant fire doors and advise on remedial solutions
- Complete works in line with fire safety regulations
- Liaise professionally with clients and tenants
- Maintain accurate job records and photographs via smartphone
Requirements
Essential Requirements
Required:
- Minimum 5 years carpentry experience
- Proven fire door experience
- Good understanding of fire door compliance and regulations
- Experience with fire door remedial works and installations
- Ability to work independently and problem solve on site
- Strong communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
- DBS Certificate/check
- Smartphone literate
Highly Desirable:
- FIRAS / BM TRADA experience
- Own van and tools
- Experience working within occupied properties
- Basic multi-trade skills
Personal Qualities
- Reliable and professional
- Strong attention to detail
- Customer-focused
- Good time management
- Safety conscious
- Positive attitude and team player
Benefits
Why Join Optimal?
At Optimal, we value hardworking professionals and reward quality workmanship.
What We Offer:
- £180–£200 per day
- Consistent ongoing work across London
- Monday–Friday work with weekend opportunities available
- Fortnightly payments
- Company van option available
- Congestion charges covered
- Public liability insurance support
- Friendly and supportive office team
- Opportunity to grow within a fast-expanding business
Skills
Explore related jobs
More jobs at Optimal Group
- Finance Executive - Remote South AfricaJohannesburg, Gauteng
- Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - Remote South AfricaJohannesburg, Gauteng
- Client Project Manager / Refurbishment & Maintenance - Remote South AfricaJohannesburg, Gauteng
- Quantity Surveyor / EstimatorLondon, England
- Client Project Manager / Refurbishment & MaintenanceLondon, England
- Business Development ManagerLondon, England
Similar BM TRADA jobs
Jobs in London
- HUrban Outfitters Merchandising Admin Assistant (12 Month FTC) - Future OpportunitiesHomeoffice Eu Urbn · London, United Kingdom
- PHygienist Laurel Dental CarePepperpointe · London, KY
- OPrincipal| Leadership Advisory | LondonOdgersberndtson · London, United Kingdom
- OPrincipal| Leadership Advisory | LondonOdgersinterim · London, United Kingdom
- MAssociate, Commercial Real Estate Debt (London)Marathonfund · London, United Kingdom
- MVice President, Commercial Real Estate Debt (London)Marathonfund · London, United Kingdom
Browse these categories
Market data for this role
All reports →- SeriesRole reportsOne role family at a time: how many openings, what changed this week, who is hiring, what it pays.
- SeriesSalary reportsWhat employers publish in job postings, by level and workplace. Not self-reported pay.
- Market overviewState of tech hiring, September 2026: up 4.8%Tech hiring rose 4.8% month over month in September 2026, with 411,122 new listings. Customer support and account executive roles led the growth.