Fire Door Carpenter / Maintenance Engineer £180-£200 Per Day | London
Salary£180 – £200/hr
LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience5+ yrs
DepartmentOptimal Group
Company size6+ people
PostedMay 28, 2026 · 4mo ago
Verified live22h ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
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
FIRAS / BM TRADA experience
Own van and tools
Experience working within occupied properties
Basic multi-trade skills
Benefits
Company van
Congestion charge covered
Public liability insurance
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
About the role
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:
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Fire door remedial works
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Fire door installations
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Fire door compliance
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Fire stopping and adjustments
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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.
Responsibilities
The Role
You’ll be carrying out a mixture of:
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Fire door installations
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Fire door remedial works
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Adjustments and easing
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Replacing intumescent strips and smoke seals
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Door closers and ironmongery upgrades
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Fire stopping works
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General carpentry maintenance
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Property repair works across residential and commercial properties
You will also:
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Identify non-compliant fire doors and advise on remedial solutions
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Complete works in line with fire safety regulations
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Liaise professionally with clients and tenants
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Maintain accurate job records and photographs via smartphone
Requirements
Essential Requirements
Required:
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Minimum 5 years carpentry experience
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Proven fire door experience
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Good understanding of fire door compliance and regulations
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Experience with fire door remedial works and installations
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Ability to work independently and problem solve on site
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Strong communication skills
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Full UK driving licence
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DBS Certificate/check
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Smartphone literate
Highly Desirable:
Nice to have
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FIRAS / BM TRADA experience
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Own van and tools
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Experience working within occupied properties
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Basic multi-trade skills
Personal Qualities
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Reliable and professional
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Strong attention to detail
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Customer-focused
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Good time management
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Safety conscious
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Positive attitude and team player
Benefits
Why Join Optimal?
At Optimal, we value hardworking professionals and reward quality workmanship.
What We Offer:
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£180–£200 per day
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Consistent ongoing work across London
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Monday–Friday work with weekend opportunities available
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Fortnightly payments
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Company van option available
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Congestion charges covered
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Public liability insurance support
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Friendly and supportive office team
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Opportunity to grow within a fast-expanding business