Passive/ Fire Door Technician

Form1 Fire Protection is a proudly Australian-owned leader in essential safety services, with 28+ years’ experience and teams across Sydney, Newcastle, Central Coast, Western NSW and Canberra. We are known for our commitment to safety, people and long-term client partnerships. People enjoy working here because we invest in development, celebrate team success and support work-life balance.

About The Role

We have a great opportunity for a Passive/ Fire Door Technician to join our Service Division.

Working across a variety of commercial sites, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, installation and repair of passive fire protection systems, fire-rated and smoke doors, dampers and portable fire equipment.

This role is ideally suited for someone with a carpentry background or similar experience, looking to upskill into the fire industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Installing, inspecting, maintaining and repairing passive fire protection systems, including fire stopping, access panels and treatment of penetrations.
• Inspecting, maintaining and repairing fire-rated and smoke doors, including door leaves, frames, seals, hinges, closers, latches and associated hardware.
• Identifying defects, damage and compliance issues with fire and smoke doors and carrying out or assisting with required rectification works.
• Installing and replacing fire door components and associated hardware where required.
• Conducting inspections of fire doors to assess their condition, functionality, integrity and compliance with applicable standards.
• Inspecting, maintaining and repairing fire and smoke dampers.
• Inspecting, servicing and maintaining portable fire equipment and identifying defects or replacement requirements.
• Conducting thorough inspections of passive fire protection systems to assess their integrity, functionality and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Completing service reports, documentation and photographs accurately and in a timely manner.
• Communicating with our Service Supervisors and Coordinators daily to ensure timely completion of works and that client needs are met.
• Assisting the team with the preparation of quotations and proposals for our clients, including gathering necessary information and preparing documentation.

About You

• Must be an Australian Permanent Resident or Australian Citizen.
• Must hold a current NSW Drivers Licence.
• Previous experience working as a Passive Fire Technician, Fire Door Technician or in a similar role in the construction or fire safety industry.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly regarded: passive fire protection, fire stopping, fire and smoke doors, dampers and/or portable fire equipment.
• A thorough understanding of passive fire protection principles, materials and installation techniques.
• Strong knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with fire stopping products and tested solutions from Trafalgar Fire, Promat and TBA Firefly.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify defects, compliance issues and required rectification works.
• A proactive and conscientious attitude, with a strong focus on quality, customer service and being part of a team.
• Carpentry trade qualifications or similar experience will be highly regarded.
• Certificate II Fire Protection Inspect and Test will be highly regarded.
• Proficiency in basic office software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Prior SimPRO experience highly regarded.
• A commitment to continuous learning and development.
• Must be willing to undergo a Working With Children Check, Australian Federal Police Check and pre-employment medical.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + weekly pay.
• Fully maintained company vehicle with fuel card, e-tag and company phone.
• Strong commitment to work-life balance.
• Friendly culture with regular team events organised by our culture team.
• Opportunities to contribute to charity and community initiatives.

Our Culture

People thrive at Form1 because we value safety, teamwork and personal growth. We foster a friendly, inclusive environment where people are supported to develop their skills and build long-term careers.

We host regular team events, support community initiatives and encourage continuous improvement across everything we do.

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