Fire Door Inspector

Job description

FIRE DOOR INSPECTOR / JOINER

Location:      Ashington, Northumberland

Contract:      Permanent

Hours:          37 per week

Salary:          £39,271 per annum, plus company van.

Closing:        5pm, 13th November 2026.

Help us keep our customers safe

Are you an experienced Joiner with a passion for quality workmanship and building safety?

We're looking for a Fire Door Inspector / Joiner to join our Compliance Team and play a vital role in protecting our customers, homes, and communities.

At Bernicia, safety is our top priority. Fire doors are one of the most important life-safety measures within our homes and buildings, and we're looking for someone who takes pride in delivering work to the highest standards. In this role, you'll carry out inspections, repairs, and maintenance on fire doors across our property portfolio, helping us ensure we remain compliant while providing safe homes for our customers.

This is more than a joinery role. It's an opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a genuine difference every day.

What you'll be doing

Carrying out fire door inspections across our housing and commercial properties.
Identifying defects, assessing compliance, and recommending remedial actions.
Undertaking repairs and maintenance to ensure fire doors perform as intended.
Recording inspection findings and maintaining accurate compliance records.
Supporting fire door replacement programmes and quality assurance activities.
Working alongside colleagues, contractors, and residents to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Helping to ensure Bernicia continues to meet its fire safety and regulatory obligations.
Contributing to the wider delivery of our fire safety and building compliance programmes.

What we're looking for

You'll be a skilled joiner with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to getting things right first time.

We're particularly interested in hearing from people who have:

A recognised Joinery qualification or equivalent trade experience.
Experience inspecting, maintaining, or repairing fire doors.
Knowledge of fire door standards and fire safety requirements.
The ability to identify defects and recommend practical solutions.
Experience using digital systems to record inspections and works completed.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
A proactive approach and the ability to work independently.
A full UK driving licence.

Fire door inspection qualifications such as FDIS, BM TRADA, FIRAS or similar would be advantageous, although training may be available for the right candidate.

Why join Bernicia?

This is an opportunity to join a team that is committed to keeping people safe and delivering excellent services to our customers.

In return, we offer:

£39,271 salary
Company van
Generous annual leave entitlement
Pension scheme
Wellbeing support and employee benefits
Learning and development opportunities
The chance to make a real impact within a values-driven organisation.

We’re all about helping people in need of housing.  We believe a good home makes lots of other things possible, so we provide great homes and services that do just that.

We’ve built Bernicia to be a business that people want to be a part of.  We’re one of the North East’s largest and most successful housing providers; building, renting, selling and managing homes as well as providing services to over 60,000 customers.

Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first?  

Our people are what make us great. Their feedback has recognised us as a Great Place to Work® certified employer.

We operate within a set of simple, but effective values, which blend perfectly to create our unique ‘Bernicia Way’ culture. This ensures we are customer focused, through working together, respecting each other, being accountable for our actions and demonstrating integrity and leadership.

If you're looking for a role where your skills matter and your work makes a genuine difference to people's safety and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Amber Welsh

Assistant Director Compliance
(phone number removed)

We may close this vacancy earlier than advertised if we receive a high volume of strong applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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The Group is fully committed to the promotion of equal opportunities, and we particularly welcome applicants from groups who are currently underrepresented at Bernicia.

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