Job Description

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 is an expanding division of the Rydon Group and is successfully providing hard facilities management services to a variety of clients, predominantly within the healthcare sector. Rydon Maintenance provides hard FM (facilities management) services across England for a growing number of NHS Trusts. We look after more than 250 buildings on behalf of 20 NHS Trusts on a planned and responsive repairs and small works projects basis. We provide maintenance services to hospital's, ambulance trusts, primary care trusts as well as mental health trusts.

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Job Purpose

We are seeking a Fire Door Carpenter to complete inspections, maintenance, repair and replacement. The role will involve travelling to a number of healthcare and public buildings on various contracts we have with the NHS in the South East. You will be provided with a company van and fuel card for travel so a UK driving licence is required.

Key Responsibilities include;

• Inspection of fire doors to assess whether repairs or replacements are required.
• Fire Door Maintenance / Remedial Works including the fitting of door stoppers.
• To be familiar with and understand the current fire regulations to ensure the doors are fully compliant.
• Conducting inspections and ensuring fire doors are compliant with fire safety regulations.
• Adjusting door frames, ironmongery, and seals for a proper fit and function.
• Identifying and rectifying any fire door defects.
• Installation of new Fire Doors and frames - the successful candidate will receive the necessary training for the installation of new Fire Doors.
• Ensuring all work meets industry regulations and safety standards.

This is a full time position and working hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

What we can offer you;

• Competitive Starting Salary
• Company van and fuel card
• Holiday Entitlement: 33 days per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to an additional 5 days holiday (That's 38 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension Scheme: 4% contributory.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Eye Care Vouchers
• Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare
• 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work.
• Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services.
• Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
• Opportunities for you to progress your career across the business

Experience Required

• The ideal candidate should hold a NVQ Level 2 qualification in Carpentry and Joinery.
• You will have previous experience with the maintenance, repair and replacement/Installation of fire doors.
• This role would suit an individual with experience working in healthcare environments such as hospitals, care homes etc, although this isn't essential and candidates with relevant experience gained in other sectors will also be considered.
• You will have strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team environment.
• Excellent Customer Service skills
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• A valid UK driving licence (No more than 6 points)

Additional Information

As a well established, progressive company we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals by offering an excellent benefits package that includes a wide range of core and voluntary benefits.

Rydon is an equal opportunities 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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