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Vacancies

Design Coordinator – SFR513

Mar 25, 2026 , , by sfrrecruitment

Design Coordinator

UK (Hybrid with Travel Required)
Recruitment by SFR Recruitment Solutions

SFR Recruitment Solutions are delighted to be partnering with a leading manufacturer in the fire door and timber doorset sector to recruit an experienced Design Coordinator. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑driven technical professional to join a high‑performing sales and design function, supporting the delivery of compliant and fully specified door system designs across a wide range of projects.

This role is ideally suited to someone with experience designing or coordinating timber fire door systems, interpreting Field of Applications / EXAPs, and working closely with architects, specifiers, and project teams.

About the Role

As a Design Coordinator, you will act as a vital technical link within the sales team, ensuring all project requirements are captured accurately and translated into fully compliant door system designs. You’ll work closely with Business Development Managers, Architectural Ironmongers, and cross‑functional departments including Technical, Operations, and Marketing.

The position offers hybrid working across UK sites, with occasional travel to offices, project locations, and both UK and international events.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Design Coordination

  • Manage incoming enquiries, reviewing drawings, surveys, schedules, and tender packs to design fully compliant timber door systems.
  • Produce complete door schedules, specifications, and detailed drawings, ensuring all documentation is recorded within the drawing register.
  • Develop project designs in line with client expectations, industry standards, Field of Application guidance, EXAPs, and relevant product listings.
  • Create organised file structures, download required information, and request missing documentation when needed.

Collaboration & Client Liaison

  • Work closely with design professionals, architects, specifiers, contractors, and project managers to fully understand project requirements.
  • Consult with clients on any required variations when project needs fall outside of permitted scope.
  • Coordinate with internal departments to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of project designs.

Additional Duties

  • Participate in cross‑functional innovation forums to support new product development and continuous improvement.
  • Travel across the UK as required — including visits to head office locations — and occasional international travel for training or trade events.
  • Support broader business initiatives through strong technical understanding and proactive project involvement.

Candidate Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in design coordination within the timber fire door sector.
  • Strong ability to interpret Field of Applications (FoAs), EXAPs, and product listings.
  • Experience producing accurate schedules and estimates (desirable).
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar CAD tools.
  • Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to work efficiently under changing priorities.
  • Strong communication skills and a professional approach to dealing with multiple stakeholders.
  • High attention to detail, strong problem‑solving ability, and excellent self‑review.
  • Competence in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected, growing organisation where your technical expertise will directly influence project success and product compliance. You’ll be part of a collaborative and knowledgeable team with strong prospects for development.

Apply Today

This vacancy is being managed directly by SFR Recruitment Solutions.

If you have the technical background and want to advance your career with a leading industry employer, we would love to hear from you.

 

Vacancies

Business Development Executive – SFR507

Feb 21, 2026 , , by sfrrecruitment

Client: A reputable supplier of doors and architectural hardware, supplying into local authorities, councils, developers, and contractors.

Job Description

We are seeking an Internal Business Development Executive to join a well‑established and highly respected business within the door and architectural hardware sector. This role is desk‑based, supporting the wider business development team and helping drive growth across key customer groups.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship building, proactive communication, and contributing to continued commercial success from within a collaborative office environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, councils, developers, and contractors across the region.
  • Proactively identify and qualify new business opportunities to support the wider BDM team and expand the company’s customer base.
  • Act as a central point of contact for inbound enquiries, providing excellent customer service and accurate product information.
  • Support external Business Development Managers with quotations, proposals, follow‑ups, and project updates.
  • Work closely with internal departments to deliver tailored solutions and showcase the company’s extensive product portfolio.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, track opportunities, and support the team in achieving business growth targets.
  • Represent the business in a positive, professional manner, upholding the company’s long‑standing reputation.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of three years’ experience in sales, internal sales, customer service, or business development within construction, building products, or a technical environment.
  • A proactive mindset with enthusiasm for learning and developing product knowledge.
  • Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, both over the phone and via email.
  • Ability to succeed in a friendly, supportive, family‑owned business with a strong heritage.
  • A customer‑focused approach with excellent organisational skills.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary and rewarding benefits package.
  • A supportive, collaborative environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
  • Opportunities to progress within a growing and well‑respected company.

Join a team that values its history, prides itself on exceptional service, and continues to grow within the architectural hardware and door solutions market.

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation.

 

Architectural Ironmongery | Internal & External Doors | Access Control | Window Hardware

 

Vacancies

Contracts Coordinator – SFR503

Feb 5, 2026 , , , by sfrrecruitment

Contracts Co‑ordinator

Architectural Ironmongery & Door Hardware Sector
Location: West Midlands
Salary: Competitive + Training + Development
Recruiting via SFR Recruitment Solutions

About the Role

SFR Recruitment Solutions is supporting a leading business in the architectural ironmongery and door hardware sector in their search for a Contracts Co‑ordinator.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop strong technical and commercial knowledge within ironmongery, doorset scheduling, product specification, and manufacturing coordination.

The successful candidate will take a proactive, detail‑focused approach to managing ironmongery contracts from order to completion. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external customers, architects, contractors, and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification.

Full and ongoing training will be provided to support your development in ironmongery products, terminology, and systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Contracts Manager in overseeing multiple live projects
  • Process orders and manage projects from businesses within the group
  • Raise purchase orders, monitor supplier progress, and book goods in using Sage
  • Request PODs and invoice internal customers
  • Liaise with customers and internal teams to coordinate ironmongery deliveries alongside doorset schedules
  • Report any issues or risks to the management team
  • Request site information such as kickplate details, cylinder suiting, and door numbering
  • Develop a strong understanding of ironmongery technical terminology
  • Gather full manufacturing requirements from customers
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures

Minimum Requirements

  • Experience in a similar role is advantageous
  • Understanding of manufacturing or estimating processes is desirable
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Degree‑level education desirable
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Sage (desirable)

Key Competencies

  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Ability to manage deadlines across multiple projects
  • Technical knowledge of ironmongery (advantageous but not essential)
  • Able to work independently and as part of a small team
  • Good problem‑solving skills with initiative to resolve or escalate issues
  • Commercial and contractual awareness
  • Ability to prioritise tasks effectively
  • Confident and professional with clients

Interested?

To apply or learn more about this opportunity, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions.
We specialise exclusively in recruitment across the architectural ironmongery, door hardware, and access control sectors.

 

Vacancies

Fire Door Inspector – SFR495

Nov 25, 2025 , , by sfrrecruitment

About Our client

Our client is one of the UK’s leading fire door inspection and compliance consultancies.
Trusted by NHS Trusts, housing providers, councils, and major property managers across the country to deliver expert fire door inspections, compliance reports, and consultancy services.

This dynamic and rapidly growing company seeking a meticulous and experienced Technical Fire Inspector to join a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will come from a strong ironmongery or hardware background and will be responsible for conducting detailed fire safety inspections. This is a hands-on role offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to develop their career, with clear pathways into management and leadership positions for the right person.

Key Responsibilities – More can be found on the full job description

  • Inspect fire doors on client sites using our digital system
  • Identify and record defects accurately with supporting evidence
  • Verify certification details, installation methods, and compliance
  • Ensure inspection data meets the QA standards
  • Communicate professionally with clients and site staff
  • Plan and manage site visits effectively across multiple locations

This is a technical, hands-on role suited to someone with a strong eye for detail and pride in doing the job right.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Fire Door Inspection qualification (e.g. FDIS CertFDI, BM Trada, Bluesky, or equivalent)
  • Experience in fire door inspection or passive fire protection
  • Understanding of fire door components, test evidence, and certification
  • Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping
  • Comfortable using tablets and digital reporting systems
  • Organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently
  • Strong written and verbal communication

Desirable (not essential):

  • Experience in healthcare, housing, or education environments
  • Awareness of standards such as BS 8214, BS476, En1634
  • Familiarity with UKAS-accredited schemes (BM Trada, FIRAS, Bluesky)
  • Fire safety or risk management training (e.g. NEBOSH Fire Safety, IFE, IFSM)

If you have joinery or fire-stopping experience and want to develop into a qualified inspector, training opportunities are also available.

What We Offer

  • Company vehicle (car or van – negotiable)
  • Paid travel time and expenses
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Ongoing professional training & development
  • Progression route to Senior Inspector and Compliance Lead
  • Supportive, quality-focused culture – not box-ticking inspections

 

You’ll be joining a company that’s modernising how fire door inspections are carried out across the UK — combining real technical expertise with advanced reporting technology.

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation.

 

Architectural Ironmongery | Internal & External Doors | Access Control | Window & Door Hardware

 

Vacancies

Business Development Manager – SFR498

Jul 3, 2025 , , by sfrrecruitment

Business Development Manager

 

Location – West Midlands

Territory – West Midlands

 

Client: A reputable supplier of doors and architectural hardware, focusing on sales to local authorities, councils, developers and contractors.

 

Key Responsibilities:

– Develop and maintain relationships with local authorities, councils, developers and contractors within the West Midlands area.

– Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the customer base.

– Represent the company with a positive attitude and commitment to excellent customer service.

– Collaborate with the team to provide tailored solutions and demonstrate the company’s extensive product range.

 

Key Requirements:

– Minimum of three years of sales experience in the construction/building product sector.

– A proactive approach to business development with a strong desire to learn and adapt.

– Ability to thrive in a family-owned business environment with a rich history.

– Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

 

What We Offer:

– A competitive and rewarding salary package.

– A supportive environment that encourages career development and growth within the company.

 

Join and be part of a dedicated team that values its heritage and strives for excellence in customer service.

 

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation.

 

Architectural Ironmongery | Internal & External Doors | Access Control | Window Hardware

 

 

Vacancies

Business Development Manager – SFR466

May 19, 2025 , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading manufacturer of Architectural Hardware and Door Hardware products.

They would like to strengthen their sales team by adding a Business Development Specialist.

Someone ideally based in the Midlands or North but with National coverage.

 

About the job

The ideal candidates will lead initiatives to generate and engage with partners to build new business for the company within the UK composite door sector. The candidate will be focused and have strong communication skills. They should be able to think critically when making plans and have a demonstrated ability to execute a particular strategy.

 

Responsibilities

Identify partnership opportunities within the UK composite door sector

Develop new relationships in an effort to grow business and help company expand

Maintain and grow existing business

Think critically when planning to assure project success

 

Qualifications

3 – 4 years’ prior industry related business development experience and be able to demonstrate this within the composite door sector

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proven knowledge and execution of successful development strategies

Focused and goal-oriented

Be able to work on own initiative

 

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions for a complete job description and a confidential conversation.

 

Architectural Ironmongery | Internal & External Doors | Access Control | Window & Door Hardware

 

Vacancies

Area Sales Manager – SFR462

Apr 24, 2025 , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading manufacturer of hinge and hardware products whom are looking for a highly driven and skilled individual to join their team as Area Sales Manager.

Role:

As Area Sales Manager you will be required to identify and secure new business opportunities and maintain knowledge of industry standards and procedures.

Responsibilities:

  • Represent the company in a professional manner
  • Report directly to Head of Sales.
  • Provide weekly sales reports and collect customer feedback and market research
  • Keep customer database up to date + establishing, maintaining, and increasing the customer base with both current Dealers, door producers and developers.
  • Maintain and grow sales of company products
  • Achieving reasonable sales targets and goals based on current market trends
  • Maintaining company profitability and sales margins
  • Evaluating sales data to identify strengths and weaknesses in the current products
  • Identifying new business opportunities within other market sectors
  • Identifying and collaboration of projects within distributor customer base
  • Have excellent product and technical knowledge of the product portfolio
  • Maintaining and securing project and product specification
  • Identifying and supporting in new product development
  • Promoting of company and products via trade exhibitions
  • Research and distinguish marketing opportunities

Skills & Experience:

  • Experience in sales of Hardware systems for both architectural and specialist door manufacturers.
  • Formal sales training.
  • Contacts with Architects and / or developers
  • Confident and personable
  • Clean driving licence

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  • GAI Diploma (this is a desire, not a demand)

Why should you apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity for a highly skilled sales professional in the construction sector to further develop their career with a forward thing business with a rewarding culture.

 

Architectural Ironmongery | Internal & External Doors | Access Control | Window & Door Hardware

Vacancies

Ironmongery Scheduler – SFR443

Dec 2, 2024 , by sfrrecruitment

Ironmongery Scheduler – Barnsley

 

Our client is a supplier of BM Trada Fire rated doorsets and Architectural Ironmongery. Members of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers.

Specifying and supply ironmongery in Commercial, Education, Residential, Healthcare and Hospitality sectors.

Due to current workload the role will mostly be dealing with existing clients where targets are already being achieved.

Hours will be 37.5 per week.

Monday-Thursday – 8am – 5pm (1hr lunch)

Friday – 8am -1.30pm

 

Duties:

  • Using Intec Scheduling software to schedule and price Architectural Ironmongery specifications from information by clients directly using all details provided.
  • To follow through from start to completion of project including Ironmongery order dates and delivery dates.
  • Ensuring Ironmongery specified meets the requirements of our fire door certification.
  • Work with our fire door team and organising ironmongery samples for CNC cut outs.
  • Organisation of ironmongery products within stock room including stock levels of core products.
  • To become proficient in all aspects of the estimating department
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with customers, whilst maintaining the highest level of professional conduct
  • To communicate with the procurement team and other team members to ensure smooth running of projects.
  • To ensure that all work leaving the estimating department has been checked before being sent to the client and is of an acceptable and high standard

 

Relevant Experience:

  • 3+ Years Estimating and scheduling experience in Architectural Ironmongery
  • Experience in understanding how to commercially analyse ironmongery schedules in conjunction with door schedules, general arrangement drawings, fire strategy drawings, lock suiting strategies and NBS P21 specifications.
  • Good technical skills
  • Knowledge of Fire Doors

 

Key competencies:

  • Preferably experienced using the Intec Door Scheduling software.
  • Competent on all Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
  • Organised and able to multitask
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to work under pressure to deadlines
  • Technically knowledgeable about products
     

Relevant Education:

  • Minimum GCSE/”O” Level Maths and English
  • GAI Diploma (preferred but not essential)

 

Architectural Ironmongery | Internal & External Doors | Access Control | Window & Door Hardware

Vacancies

Territory Sales Manager – SFR439

Oct 29, 2024 , , , by sfrrecruitment

Territory Sales – North (m62 corridor)

 

SFR Recruitment Solutions are delighted to being working on this Territory Sales opportunity for a leading manufacturer and brand of entrance doors and solutions.

Based from home, your main responsibility will be the commercial development of a geographical area, contacting, engaging with and winning clients, ensuring the growth of project business. You will proactively manage your own diary and workload, planning and tracking different opportunities, arranging meetings and consulting with clients.

The successful salespeople collaborate extensively with other team members throughout the business, such as customer account managers, the specifications team and a variety of other professionals to ensure that we maximise the opportunities available to the business.

Therefore, if you are proactive, self-motivated, collaborative sales professional who can bring results we would like to hear from you.

 

YOUR SKILLS

To be considered for this role we would expect you to demonstrate:

  • Previous experience in sales to the construction industry, with a focus on “consultative sales” (where you were responsible for recommending a specific solution to fit a client’s requirements)
  • A proven track record in successful sales growth and client retention
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Proven ability to work both independently and remotely without close supervision
  • Resident in the Northwest of the UK, ideally Greater Manchester, or surrounding.

 

 

If you are interested in this position, please contact SFR Recruitment Solutions.

 

Ironmongery / Doors / Access Control / Door Hardware

 

 

SFR Recruitment Solutions