Fire Door Carpenter

V7 Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fire and security industry is seeking skilled Fire Door Carpenters for various sites across the UK. This temporary, long-term contract involves enhancing fire safety and structural integrity by upgrading doors and frames while complying with safety standards. Applicants must have their own tools and transportation, along with a qualification in Carpentry and Joinery.

Benefits

Mileage and parking covered

CIS and LTD payment available

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Carpenter, specifically in fire safety improvements.
• Physically fit to perform heavy lifting and manual labor.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade and fit doors, frames, and door sets to comply with fire safety regulations.
• Construct building frameworks including walls, floors, and doorframes.
• Carry out building repairs and maintenance, including emergency and planned refurbishment work.

Skills

Carpentry

Fire Safety Regulations

Attention to Detail

Education

Level 2 NVQ or City & Guilds in Carpentry and Joinery

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Fire Door Carpenter (Temporary Long Term Contract)

Location: Various commercial and social housing sites
Day Rate: 220
Contract: Outside IR35, ongoing with a large volume of work
Pay: Weekly, every Friday
Additional Benefits: Mileage and parking and congestion covered, CIS and LTD payment available, overtime opportunities.

About the Role

V7 is seeking skilled Fire Door Carpenters on behalf of a national client in the fire and security industry. This role is essential for enhancing fire safety and structural integrity across occupied and void social housing properties and other premises through expert carpentry work.

You will be responsible for upgrading doors, frames, and door sets to meet current fire safety standards, as well as general carpentry duties on commercial sites.

Please note: You must have your own van and tools to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Upgrade and fit doors, frames, and door sets to comply with fire safety regulations
• Construct building frameworks including walls, floors, and doorframes
• Install windows, doors, cabinets, and countertops
• Repair or replace damaged structures and frameworks
• Carry out building repairs and maintenance, including emergency and planned refurbishment work
• Handle heavy lifting of materials and equipment
• Assemble and disassemble temporary structures

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Carpenter, specifically in fire safety improvements
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
• Knowledge of current building standards and fire safety regulations
• Physically fit to perform heavy lifting and manual labor
• Own van and tools essential
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship

Qualifications & Certifications

• Minimum Level 2 NVQ or City & Guilds in Carpentry and Joinery
• Awareness of fire safety in buildings
• Full clean UK driving license