Carpenter

RG Setsquare; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

RG Setsquare in Birmingham seeks an experienced FRA Carpenter to join a social housing fire door remedials project. You will install and maintain fire doors, ensuring compliance with fire safety standards in occupied properties.

The role requires 1–2 years of fire door remedials experience, an NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry & Joinery, and a full UK driving licence. This temp role offers potential to go permanent with site-based duties.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery is required.
• 1–2 years of fire door remedials experience.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain fire doors in social housing sites.
• Apply intumescent strips and fire seals to doors and frames.
• Remedial and upgrade work to meet current fire resistance standards.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 Carpentry & Joinery

Job description

RESOURCING GROUP IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH A SOCIAL HOUSING CONTRACTOR SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED FRA CARPENTER ON FIRE DOOR INSTALL AND REMEDIALS

Ideal candidate based : Birmingham

Salary: £25 per hour

Contract Type: Temp. Ongoing contract with view to permanent position.

Overview of role: Working on social housing fire door remedials and fire proofing contract.

Responsibilities of the FRA Carpenter Role:

• Installation and Maintenance of Fire Doors
• Install and maintain fire doors according to fire safety regulations (e.g., BS 476, BS 9999).
• Ensure correct installation of fire-rated door hardware (locks, hinges, closers).
• Apply intumescent strips and fire seals to doors and frames.
• Remedial and Upgrade Work
• Retrofit and upgrade existing fire doors to meet current fire resistance standards.
• Carry out repairs on damaged or non-compliant fire doors.
• Fireproofing Installation
• Apply fireproofing materials and coatings to timber doors and door frames.
• Install and maintain fire-resistant seals.
• Compliance and Testing
• Ensure all fire doors are properly certified and compliant with industry standards.
• Conduct tests and inspections to verify the integrity and functionality of fire doors.
• Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of installations, repairs, and maintenance work.
• Report any non-compliance or issues to site managers or safety officers.
• Collaboration with Other Contractors
• Work alongside fire safety engineers, electricians, and other trades to ensure compliance with fire safety codes.
• Offer technical advice regarding fire safety measures and solutions.

Qualifications of the FRA Carpenter Role:

• Qualified to a minimum NVQ level 2 Carpentry and joinery
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience on fire door remedials.
• Possession of a full current UK Driving licence