Fire Door Carpenter

Fortus Recruitment; East Cambridgeshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Ongoing training

Career progression

Permanent PAYE

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Fire Door Carpenter to join a growing passive fire protection contractor covering Norwich, Thetford, and surrounding areas. You will install, maintain and remediate fire doors in commercial and social housing projects, ensuring compliance with BM TRADA standards and manufacturer specs.

This role offers long-term work, career progression, a company vehicle where applicable, and ongoing training within a stable workload across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fire Door Carpenter.
• Strong knowledge of fire door installation and remedial works.
• Experience working within social housing and/or commercial environments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manufacturer specifications.
• Good understanding of current fire safety legislation and industry standards.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Own tools.

Responsibilities

• Installation of FD30 and FD60 fire door sets.
• Carrying out fire door remedial works and upgrades.
• Replacing and adjusting ironmongery including hinges, closers, locks, seals, and signage.
• Installing intumescent strips, smoke seals, drop seals, and fire-rated components.
• Conducting inspections of existing fire doors and identifying defects.
• Ensuring all works comply with BM TRADA standards and manufacturer installation requirements.
• Accurately completing site paperwork, compliance records, and photographic evidence.
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and health & safety compliance at all times.
• Liaising with site managers, tenants, and clients in a professional manner.

Skills

Fire door installation

Remedial fire door works

Interpreting drawings

Fire safety regulations

Social housing experience

Full UK driving licence

Own tools

Education

BM TRADA Fire Door Installation Qualification

FIRAS accreditation

NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery

CSCS Card

Asbestos Awareness

Manual Handling

Working at Height

Job description

Fortus Recruitment are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the repairs & maintenance industry.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Door Carpenter to join a growing passive fire protection contractor covering Norwich, Thetford, and surrounding areas.

Working across a mixture of commercial and social housing projects, you will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and remedial works of fire doors, ensuring all works are completed in line with BM TRADA standards, manufacturer specifications, and current fire safety regulations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled carpenter with fire door experience looking to join a reputable business offering long-term work and career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation of FD30 and FD60 fire door sets.
• Carrying out fire door remedial works and upgrades.
• Replacing and adjusting ironmongery including hinges, closers, locks, seals, and signage.
• Installing intumescent strips, smoke seals, drop seals, and fire-rated components.
• Conducting inspections of existing fire doors and identifying defects.
• Ensuring all works comply with BM TRADA standards and manufacturer installation requirements.
• Accurately completing site paperwork, compliance records, and photographic evidence.
• Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and health & safety compliance at all times.
• Liaising with site managers, tenants, and clients in a professional manner.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Fire Door Carpenter.
• Strong knowledge of fire door installation and remedial works.
• Experience working within social housing and/or commercial environments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manufacturer specifications.
• Good understanding of current fire safety legislation and industry standards.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Own tools.

Desirable Qualifications:

• BM TRADA Fire Door Installation Qualification.
• FIRAS accreditation.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry & Joinery.
• CSCS Card.
• Asbestos Awareness.
• Manual Handling.
• Working at Height.

What's on Offer:

• £36,000 - £43,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• Permanent PAYE position.
• Company vehicle and fuel card (where applicable).
• Ongoing training and development.
• Stable workload across commercial and social housing projects.
• Opportunity to progress within a growing passive fire protection business.

Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.