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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

Contracts Administrator – SFR492

Nov 12, 2025 , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is an established and leading supplier of timber and fire doors as well as architectural hardware products.

The business is now looking to recruit someone in the position of Sales & Contracts Administrator

 

The Role

Job Purpose:

To provide efficient administrative support to the Sales and Contracts teams, ensuring smooth operation of day-to-day activities related to quotations, order processing, and customer communication. This role will play a key part in managing fire door and hardware sales, assisting with order placement, and supporting the contracts department with documentation and coordination.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Quotation Support

  • Prepare and issue quotations for fire doors, door sets, and associated hardware.
  • Liaise with customers and suppliers to clarify technical details, specifications, and pricing.
  • Maintain and update quotation records, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-up.

Order Processing & Administration

  • Process customer purchase orders and supplier orders accurately within required timelines.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to confirm delivery schedules and lead times.
  • Maintain accurate order tracking and documentation for all projects.
  • Manage order acknowledgments.

Customer Service & Communication

  • Act as a key point of contact for customer queries relating to quotations, orders, and deliveries.
  • Provide regular updates to customers and internal departments on order status.

Contracts Department Support

  • Assist the Contracts team with project documentation, scheduling, and coordination.
  • Support the preparation of job files, documentation for site delivery, and installation.
  • Ensure all paperwork complies with company and industry standards.

General Administration

  • Maintain organised records and filing systems for sales and contract documentation.
  • Support the wider team with ad hoc administrative and operational tasks as required.
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the department.

 

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Proven experience in a similar Sales Administrator or Contracts Administrator role would be advantageous but not essential.
  • Knowledge or experience in the construction or building materials sector (fire doors or hardware preferred).
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ERP/CRM systems.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.

Desirable Attributes:

  • Experience with door and hardware specification or technical sales.
  • Understanding of fire door certification and compliance processes.
  • Team-oriented with a proactive and problem-solving approach.
  • Strong customer service skills.

 

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

 

 

Vacancies

Sales Representative – SFR483

Oct 2, 2025 , , by sfrrecruitment

Sales Representative– Home based.  

 

Our client is a leading brand of Window and door hardware, Ironmongery and fire door hardware.

 

Job Description

The Outbound Internal Sales Representative is responsible for generating new business opportunities and driving revenue growth by proactively reaching out to prospective and existing customers. This role focuses on building strong customer relationships, identifying sales opportunities, and achieving sales targets through phone calls, emails, and other communication channels.

 

Qualifications & Skills

•          Proven experience in outbound sales, telesales, or a similar sales role.

•          Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

•          Strong persuasion and negotiation skills with a results-driven mindset.

•          Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain positive client relationships.

•          Confident in handling objections and closing sales.

•          Strong organizational and time management skills.

•          Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office (or similar software).

•          Resilient, self-motivated, and target-oriented.

 

Key Responsibilities

•          Proactively contact potential and existing customers via outbound calls, emails, and digital communication.

•          Identify customer needs, present suitable products/services, and create tailored solutions.

•          Generate qualified leads and schedule appointments for outbound technical teams where required.

•          Manage and maintain a pipeline of opportunities, ensuring accurate and up-to-date CRM records.

•          Achieve or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.

•          Develop strong product knowledge to effectively communicate value propositions.

•          Handle objections professionally and close sales with confidence.

•          Provide excellent customer service to strengthen long-term relationships.

•          Collaborate with colleagues in marketing and field sales to maximize sales effectiveness.

•          Prepare regular sales activity reports and performance updates for management.

 

Performance-based commissions in addition to base salary.

 

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

Vacancies

Production Controller – SFR467

Sep 1, 2025 , , by sfrrecruitment

About Our client

Our client is the leading UK manufacturer of bespoke timber doors and other timber products. With revenue of over £33m and a vision is to continue to deliver double digit revenue and profit growth. With a strong business culture that values people and team as being the heart of our success.

The role

​ As a Production Controller, your mission is to be the vital link between planning and production making sure everything runs like clockwork. You’ll take customer requirements, technical details, and drawings, and turn them into crystal clear, accurate instructions that the factory team can follow without a hitch. You’re the person who keeps things flowing, right first time.

Key responsibilities:

  • Support the Production Control Manager with daily operations and planning
  • Interpret technical drawings and specifications to produce accurate production work sheets
  • Check all manufacturing details for compliance before release to the factory
  • Prioritise workload to meet ‘release to factory’ deadlines
  • Communicate clearly with factory teams, ensuring they have what they need to get the job done
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve outstanding technical details
  • Keep production logs and documentation accurate and up to date
  • Follow internal processes and systems, training will be provided where needed
  • Actively contribute to quality and Health & Safety standards
  • Get involved in continuous improvement projects or other tasks as required

We are looking for.

Essential:

  • Good standard of written and spoken English to ensure clear communication and accurate documentation
  • Previous experience in a production control, planning or admin role
  • Strong understanding of technical documents, ideally within manufacturing or construction
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate level minimum)
  • Ability to manage deadlines and priorities in a fast paced environment

Desirable:

  • Background in manufacturing, joinery, or a similar technical/production based setting
  • Familiarity with interpreting technical drawings and specifications

Key skills and qualifications

  • Detail oriented with a high standard for personal output
  • Organised and able to juggle multiple priorities
  • Strong planning and time management skills
  • Comfortable with numbers and data
  • Great interpersonal skills, you can talk to anyone, from the shop floor to senior management
  • Process driven with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Tech savvy and quick to learn new systems

 

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 – SFR454

Feb 26, 2025 , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our Client is a leading UK bespoke steel door manufacturer, with a strong Group Vision.

We offer a friendly, fun working environment whilst aiming to be more corporate and professional.

We believe in the value of our people; be they colleagues of long standing or new recruits. Everyone has the opportunity to make a valid contribution to our success.

 

Benefits:

  • Supportive culture
  • Excellent management team
  • Growth opportunities
  • Extremely competitive remuneration
  • Discretionary bonus

 

Key Tasks:

• Communicate with existing customers to ensure opportunities to quote and secure

contracts.

• Use Sales Database to track and contact existing and potential customers. Use other

resources i.e. internet, trade journals etc with a view to potential future business.

• Locate and target new markets for our products.

• Plan and prioritise activities and customer / prospect contact towards achieving agreed

business aims, including costs and sales.

• Plan and manage agreed territory according to an agreed market development strategy.

• Manage product pricing and margins according to agreed aims.

• Use customer and prospect contact activities tools and systems, and update relevant

information held in these systems.

• Respond to and follow up Sales enquiries using appropriate methods.

• Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information.

• Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to

facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.

• Attend and present at external customer meetings and internal meetings with other

company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business development.

• Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.

• Adhere to health and safety policy, and other requirements relating to care of equipment.

 

Key Requirements for Role:

• Full, clean driving license.

• A good standard of Maths and English.

• Good time management and organisational skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Ability to take ownership of tasks through to completion.

 

Person Specification:

• Ideally 3 years of experience in a similar role.

• Ideally familiarity with door manufacturing and hardware.

• Familiarity with modern manufacturing techniques.

• Professional demeanour.

• Self-motivated.

• A resilient nature.

• Target-driven

 

 

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

 

 

Vacancies

Area Sales Manager – SFR433

Sep 10, 2024 , , , by sfrrecruitment

Our client is a leading manufacturer of Timber, Steel, security and Fire Doorsets.

Promoting all Security Door products to potential direct or indirect customers, specifiers, engineers and anyone who could influence the decision of purchasing the company’s products within a defined sales area (South East England).

Benefits:

  • Supportive culture
  • Excellent management team
  • Growth opportunities
  • Competitive remuneration
  • Remote Sales role
  • Working for a market leader

Key Requirements for Role:

  1. Take responsibility for planning sales strategy within the territory in agreement with the business Sales leadership and ensure implementation to deliver business growth
  • Manage, develop and motivate select accounts within a specified territory in order to achieve company objectives and strategy.
  • Achievement of orders on a monthly, quarterly and YTD basis. 
  • Ensuring timely follow up and reporting of all sales enquiries on the territory including end users.
  • Seek opportunities to specify solutions with end users, architects, consultants & specifiers
  • Ensuring a constant flow of new business activity whilst maintaining and developing existing business levels.
  • Deliver accurate order intake and budget forecasts.

Person Specification:

Experience – Essential

  • Previous / current experience of working in a results orientated commercial environment
  • Experienced in internal / external relationship development
  • Able to demonstrate “Solution Based” selling skills
  • Clear evidence of achieving targets

Experience – Preferable

  • 3 years’ experience within the industrial door or associated products industry in the UK

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

Vacancies

Regional Sales Manager – SFR431

Aug 23, 2024 , , by sfrrecruitment

With rigid core Company Values and a strong Group Vision, we are the UK’s foremost bespoke steel door manufacturer.

We offer a friendly, fun working environment whilst aiming to be more corporate and professional.

We believe in the value of our people; be they colleagues of long standing or new recruits. Everyone has the opportunity to make a valid contribution to our success.

Benefits:

  • Supportive culture
  • Excellent management team
  • Growth opportunities
  • Extremely competitive remuneration
  • Discretionary bonus

Key Tasks:

Covering Scotland & Cumbria.

• Communicate with existing customers to ensure opportunities to quote and secure

contracts.

• Use Sales Database to track and contact existing and potential customers. Use other

resources i.e. internet, trade journals etc with a view to potential future business.

• Locate and target new markets for our products.

• Plan and prioritise activities and customer / prospect contact towards achieving agreed

business aims, including costs and sales.

• Plan and manage agreed territory according to an agreed market development strategy.

• Manage product pricing and margins according to agreed aims.

• Use customer and prospect contact activities tools and systems, and update relevant

information held in these systems.

• Respond to and follow up Sales enquiries using appropriate methods.

• Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and

information.

• Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to

facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.

• Attend and present at external customer meetings and internal meetings with other

company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business development.

• Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.

• Adhere to health and safety policy, and other requirements relating to care of equipment.

Key Requirements for Role:

• Full, clean driving license.

• A good standard of Maths and English.

• Good time management and organisational skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Ability to take ownership of tasks through to completion.

Person Specification:

• Ideally 3 years of experience in a similar role.

• Ideally familiarity with door manufacturing and hardware.

• Familiarity with modern manufacturing techniques.

• Professional demeanour.

• Self-motivated.

• A resilient nature.

• Target-driven

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

SFR Recruitment Solutions