FRA Carpenter

Full training will be provided on the installation of certified fire door sets and relevant compliance procedures.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, you should:

• Have proven experience installing, maintaining and repairing fire doors.
• Be a highly skilled carpenter with excellent attention to detail.
• Have a good understanding of fire door compliance standards and best practices.
• Be confident completing detailed compliance and maintenance documentation.
• Have a working knowledge of building and maintenance trades.
• Have knowledge of building construction and/or housing repairs and maintenance.
• Be committed to ongoing fire management training and professional development.
• Have a good understanding of job-related health and safety requirements.
• Have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to assess customer needs and deliver high standards of customer/resident satisfaction.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team across multiple locations.
• Have strong time-management and organisational skills.
• Be able to complete work within specified timescales.
• Have basic IT skills and be comfortable using technology as part of the role.
• Hold a valid UK manual driving licence.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Previous experience in passive fire protection.
• Experience carrying out fire-stopping works.
• Experience undertaking minor remedial works and repairs.
• Knowledge of BM TRADA accreditation standards and requirements.
• Experience completing fire door compliance documentation.

What You'll Receive

The successful candidate will receive:

• £41,207 annual salary.
• £4,000 marketplace supplement following successful completion of probation.
• Company van for business use.
• PDA and fuel card.
• Uniform and PPE.
• Power tools.
• Parking costs covered where applicable.
• Full in-house training on certified fire door installation.
• Ongoing support and development within passive fire protection.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• 28 days' annual leave, increasing to 31 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Additional lifestyle and employee benefits.

About the Working Environment

This is a mobile, field-based position. You will work across homes, estates, communal areas and other properties throughout London and surrounding areas.

Your working day will generally begin from your home address, with occasional attendance at the designated office, expected to be approximately twice per month.

You may also be required to travel between different locations as part of the role, with appropriate business expenses covered.

Why Join This Team?

This role provides an opportunity to use your carpentry skills in an important fire safety environment.

You will contribute directly to keeping residents and properties safe by delivering high-quality fire door, fire-stopping and passive fire protection repairs and maintenance.

You will also have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills through ongoing training and experience within the passive fire protection sector.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where people are valued for their skills, experience and potential.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a fair, transparent and consistent recruitment process.

Reasonable adjustments can be considered throughout the recruitment process where required.