Carpenter FRA Installer

Ian Williams Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

OTE up to 41756

Company van

Uniform & PPE provided

Pension & life insurance

Legal & financial advice

Counselling

Job summary

Ian Williams Ltd is seeking skilled Carpenters to complete FRA installation work in our Hampshire region. You’ll join a friendly direct trades team in residential properties, performing fire door upgrades and passive fire protection, with ongoing training and accreditation opportunities.

Ideal candidates hold NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry, a full UK driving licence, and a strong focus on quality, safety and compliance. We offer a competitive salary, company van, PPE and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry with domestic door installation experience.
• IFC or FIRAS accreditation preferred, but not essential.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Training provided in FRA and passive fire protection.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire door upgrades and passive fire protection maintenance.
• Provide clear documentation for compliance paper trails.
• Deliver excellent customer service in homes including vulnerable settings.
• Work independently or as part of a team while meeting targets and safety standards.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Customer service

Documentation/paperwork

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

Job description

We are currently looking for skilled Carpenters to complete FRA installation work in our thriving Capital business covering the Hampshire region. You’ll be part of a friendly and established direct trades team working within residential properties, completing fire door installations and passive fire protection works. These are new positions following the successful acquisition of further long‑term FRA contracts.

If you're a qualified carpenter who values precision, compliance and doing the job right first time, we'd love to hear from you. We're seeking professionals who understand the importance of FRA penetration works and are passionate about maintaining the highest standards of safety and workmanship.

These opportunities provide a clear pathway to becoming a specialist in FRA and passive fire protection, with on going training, accreditation opportunities and the chance to build a highly sought-after skillset within a growing sector.

At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job, you are rewarded fairly and on time.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary of £37,000 for a 39 hour working week
• On target earnings up to £41,756 with bonus, overtime and travel expense
• Company van and fuel card
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Paid holidays, pension contributions and life insurance
• Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity

Our tradespeople don’t just join us, they stay with us. We don’t just talk career development, we live it. Find out more by reading "Life at Ian Williams" below.

The Carpenter/FRA Installer Role

• Undertaking fire door upgrades and installations, and passive fire protection maintenance works
• Ability to produce clear and detailed paperwork consistently, providing essential compliance paper trails
• The ability to work professionally and demonstrate excellent customer service skills within people’s homes including vulnerable settings
• Working individually and as part of a trade team, whilst always working to completion targets and health and safety standards.

What will you bring as an Carpenter/FRA Installer?

• Qualified with NVQ level 2 in Carpentry, with demonstrable previous experience in door hanging within a domestic setting.
• IFC or FIRAS 3rd Party Accredited preferred, but not essential
• We welcome anyone with exposure/understanding and/or experience in any FRA or passive fire protection work, but this is not essential as full training will be provided.
• A strong eye for detail and compliance, along with a passion for quality workmanship and high standards- this work will ultimately save lives, that extra care and attention to detail approach is paramount
• Possession of a full current UK Driving licence is essential to undertake the FRA Carpenter/FRA Installer role

Life at Ian Williams

Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the chance to go further with us. Our employees benefit from long term secured work, due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings.

We strive to create a strong safety culture, recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award, which gives us a stay culture. Our Trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You’ll be joining a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, and we’ll support your development both on and off the tools. We are proud our Tradespeople have grown into Business and General Managers. Don’t apply for a job, apply for a career!

About Ian Williams Ltd

Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with Indeed and Glassdoor.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.

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We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regard to this position.