Novus Property Solutions
FRA Carpenter
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
FRA Carpenter
FRA Carpenter – Social Housing Fire Door Installer
National Site-based within Birmingham, Wolverhampton & Walsall region Standard Hours: Monday–Friday, 39h per week
We’re seeking an experienced FRA Carpenter to join our planned works team at Novus Property Solutions, where you’ll deliver high-quality fire door installation and remedial works across our social housing tenants’ properties.
This isn’t just another job—it’s a role that values your skills, offers long-term stability, and makes a meaningful impact on people’s lives by improving home safety and comfort. Here’s why you’ll love working with us:
What’s in it for you?
- Stable, long-term contract on a responsive social housing repairs scheme – no chasing work, just steady, purposeful tasks.
- Competitive salary, paid weekly
- Work-life balance with fixed Monday–Friday hours (39h/week) and structured workloads, reducing travel time.
- Holistic benefits:
- 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays, with annual leave trading (buy/sell).
- Paid company van and fuel card (so no vehicle wear-and-tear costs).
- Access to a retirement pension scheme.
- Full tool provision for every task.
- Tailored training and development opportunities.
- Supportive planning team to organise jobs efficiently and reduce downtime.
- Refer-a-friend bonus: £1000+ after your referrals join and complete probation.
- Additional perks to enhance your lifestyle:
- Discounted employees’ healthcare scheme.
- High street and lifestyle discounts (via Tastecard).
- One paid volunteering day per year.
- Length-of-service awards.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Most importantly, your work connects directly to empowering tenants by ensuring their homes are safe and secure – with real-world, tangible outcomes.
Responsibilities & Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
- Install and finish fire doors and carry out remedial works within social housing properties.
- Interpret and follow job tickets or handheld devices efficiently.
- Collaborate with other trades and teams while managing your workload independently.
- Maintain and uphold Novus’ rigid health and safety standards at every job site.
- Complete a skills test (including fire door installation) during the hiring process.
- Sound knowledge of FRA-rated carpentry and compliance with Conservation of Fuel and Power Act.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Experience & Qualities:
- Essential:
- Strong desire to work within social housing (familiarity with tenant interface preferred).
- Full UK driving licence (professional/provisional).
- Prepareness to undergo a DBS check before commencing.
- Desirable:
- Experience in social housing remedial or maintenance contexts.
- Evidence of hands-on fire door installation expertise.
About Us
Novus Property Solutions is an award-winning, family-run organisation with over 129 years of heritage, delivering property restoration, maintenance, and decarbonisation solutions across the UK. With 700+ employees spanning 19 sites, we blend local expertise with national reach while upholding our commitment to social responsibility, diversity, and operational excellence.
We pride ourselves on building a compassionate workplace where:
- Every person is valued and encouraged to bring their full self to work.
- Our non-judgemental culture reflects real-world needs – you may not meet every box on paper; if you’re passionate about making homes safer, you’re welcome to apply.
Make a difference every day. Apply now.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills