Carpenter & Joiner

Mears; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services company in the UK is seeking an experienced FRA Carpenter to join their team. The role involves auditing fire doors and performing fire prevention tasks. Candidates should have relevant trade qualifications, be able to communicate effectively on site, and possess a valid UK driving license. This position comes with enviable benefits including 25 days of annual leave and a company van.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Qualifications

• Full UK driving license required.
• Relevant experience in fitting of fire doors/repairs.
• Knowledge of fire safety practices.
• Understanding of Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Audit Fire Doors and carry out fire prevention actions.
• Install timber fire door sets in line with legislation.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.
• Work collaboratively to achieve targets.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Relevant trade qualification in Carpentry and Joinery preferably NVQ Level 3

Job description

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We are looking to hire an FRA Carpenter to join the team! As a field-based role, you’ll be required to cover Swansea to Abergavenny. You will audit Fire Doors, carry out actions related to fire prevention such as fire stopping, fire boarding etc. and must be willing to undertake training.

You’ll undertake all aspects of passive fire protection including timber fire door sets installation in line with current legislation and undertake fire stopping tasks as directed by FRA findings.

Role Criteria

To be considered for the role we are looking for a candidate with excellent time management skills and the ability to co-ordinate with other operatives and contacts on site. Working as a key member of the Team is essential. You will also have a good understanding for the importance Health & Safety. Experience of providing excellent customer service is also key to the role.

• Must have the ability to communicate with client’s representatives, tenants and other agencies as required
• To be able to work effectively as part of a team to achieve targets set by management.
• Have a willingness to learn. Have a flexible approach around client’s needs.
• Full UK driving license
• Relevant trade qualification in Carpentry and Joinery, preferably NVQ Level 3
• Relevant experience in fitting of fire doors/repairs and knowledge of fire safety

Benefits we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your license over 3 months and have less than 9 points.