Fire Door Joiner

Job Opportunity: Fire Door Joiner Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Hours: Full-time (40+ hours per week, Monday - Friday) Duration: Ongoing contract The Opportunity Are you a qualified Joiner specialising in commercial fire door installation and maintenance, looking for a top-tier contract in Tyneside? Search Consultancy is recruiting an experienced Fire Door Joiner for an active, ongoing project in Newcastle upon Tyne . Offering a competitive rate of 25.00 per hour (CIS) , this role provides excellent site continuity and steady hours for a precision tradesperson with proven expertise in certified passive fire protection and timber fire door assemblies. If you hold a valid Blue or Gold CSCS card, have deep knowledge of BM TRADA, FIRAS, or Certifire installation standards, and want reliable top-market pay with a leading contractor, we want to hear from you. Your Role & Responsibilities Working on a live commercial site, you will be responsible for fitting, upgrading, and certifying timber fire door sets strictly to current building regulations and manufacturer specifications: Fire Door Installation & Upgrade: Fitting new FD30, FD60, and FD90 fire door sets, frames, and architraves, as well as upgrading existing assemblies to compliant fire safety standards. Precision Hardware & Seals: Mortising and fitting certified ironmongery (in tumescent hinges, door closers, panic hardware, locks), and correctly installing intumescent cold smoke seals and drop seals. Gapping & Tolerances: Ensuring precise frame-to-leaf tolerances (1mm-3mm rule) and correctly sealing perimeter gaps using approved fire-rated foam, mastic, and hardwood packers. Remedial Maintenance: Remedying non-compliant doors, adjusting hinges, re-hanging leaves, and replacing damaged componentry to pass strict compliance inspections. Quality & QA Logging: Working closely with site inspectors to log completed works, ensure full traceability, and maintain pristine