Fire Door Carpenter
Novus Property Solutions
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Job summary
Novus Property Solutions is seeking a Fire Door Carpenter to install fire doors and provide remedial works across social housing tenanted properties. The role requires NVQ qualifications, DBS clearance, and a full UK driving license, with hybrid work in the Birmingham/Staffordshire regions.
You will join a supportive team, with tools, training, and development opportunities, plus a competitive salary and benefits package. A DBS check is required.
Qualifications
- Experience installing fire doors and carrying out remedial works in social housing environments.
- Previous experience in social housing and engaging directly with tenants is advantageous.
- Ability to work from job tickets and handheld devices daily.
- Able to work in a wider contract team while managing own workload and priorities.
- Successful candidates may undergo a practical skills assessment including installing a fire door.
Responsibilities
- Install fire doors and carry out remedial works within social housing.
- Engage with tenants and operate within planned works schedule.
- Maintain high health, safety and quality standards at all times.
- Complete tasks using handheld devices and tickets.
- Contribute to efficient workload management and teamwork.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Location: Site based across the Birmingham area, therefore daily travel will be required.
Standard Hours Monday- Friday 39 hours
This is an exciting opportunity for a Fire Door Carpenter/Fire Protection Installer to join Novus Property Solutions, planned works team providing high-quality Fire Door installation and remedial works within Social Housing tenanted properties
This role will support you, value your skills, give you stability, whilst keeping your work interesting and meaningful.
What’s in it for you?
Stable, long‑term work on an ongoing social housing contract on responsive repairs – no chasing work
Competitive salary, weekly paid
Work-life balance with standard Monday–Friday hours (39 per week) and organised workloads.
23 days holiday + bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell annual leave.
Company fleet van and fuel card, so no wear and tear on your own vehicle.
Pension scheme to support your future.
Tools provided - to support you in carrying out the day to day tasks
Training and development – relevant to your role if required.
Supportive planning team who schedule your jobs to reduce travel time and help your day run smoothly.
Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1000
Additional benefits, including:
Discounted healthcare scheme
High street & lifestyle discounts (including Tastecard)
One paid volunteering day per year
Length of service awards
Most importantly, you’ll be working in a role where your work genuinely makes a difference. You’ll help people feel safe and comfortable in their own homes, while being part of a respectful, inclusive, and professional team that values doing the job properly.
An outline of your responsibilities and experience
Experience installing fire doors and carrying out associated remedial works within a social housing environment.
Previous experience working in social housing and engaging directly with tenants would be advantageous.
Ability to work from job tickets and handheld devices on a daily basis.
Able to work effectively as part of a wider contract team whilst managing your own workload and priorities.
Successful candidates may be required to complete a practical skills assessment, including the installation of a fire door.
Committed to maintaining Novus' high standards of health, safety, and quality at all times.
NVQ Level 2 or above in Joinery, Carpentry, or Passive Fire Protection is essential.
Knowledge and qualifications in one or more of the following would be advantageous:
NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry, Joinery, or Passive Fire Protection
FIRAS Installer Assessment or BM TRADA Fire Door Installer Certification
IFE Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Passive Fire Protection
PASMA and IPAF certifications
Working at Height, Asbestos Awareness, and Manual Handling training are required. Where certifications have expired, refresher training can be provided by Novus.
Full UK driving licence is essential.
This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
A little bit about us
Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 19 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 129-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients. Our vision is to be the leader in building and maintenance solutions, delivered with compassion and care for the communities in which we operate
At Novus Property Solutions we value people, and we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace that enables our people to bring their full selves to work. We understand for many reasons, that people very rarely meet all the criteria laid out in the job advert, so, we encourage you to apply to the role even if you do not meet all the criteria or hold all the qualifications. You may be just who we are looking for to join our award-winning Property Maintenance company in this, or another role.
An outline of your responsibilities and experienceExperience installing fire doors and carrying out associated remedial works within a social housing environment.Previous experience working in social housing and engaging directly with tenants would be advantageous.Ability to work from job tickets and handheld devices on a daily basis.Able to work effectively as part of a wider contract team whilst managing your own workload and priorities.Successful candidates may be required to complete a practical skills assessment, including the installation of a fire door.Committed to maintaining Novus' high standards of health, safety, and quality at all times.NVQ Level 2 or above in Joinery, Carpentry, or Passive Fire Protection is essential.Knowledge and qualifications in one or more of the following would be advantageous:NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry, Joinery, or Passive Fire ProtectionASFP Passive Fire Protection TrainingFIRAS Installer Assessment or BM TRADA Fire Door Installer CertificationIFE Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Passive Fire ProtectionPASMA and IPAF certificationsWorking at Height, Asbestos Awareness, and Manual Handling training are required. Where certifications have expired, refresher training can be provided by Novus.Full UK driving licence is essential.This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
Company: Novus Property Solutions
Salary: Meets national minimum wage
Hours: Full-time
Location: Stoke on Trent, ST1 5SH
Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 10 Nov 2026
Closing date: 10 Dec 2026
Fire Door Carpenter
Location: Site based across the Birmingham area, therefore daily travel will be required.
Standard Hours Monday- Friday 39 hours
This is an exciting opportunity for a Fire Door Carpenter/Fire Protection Installer to join Novus Property Solutions, planned works team providing high-quality Fire Door installation and remedial works within Social Housing tenanted properties
This role will support you, value your skills, give you stability, whilst keeping your work interesting and meaningful.
What’s in it for you?
Stable, long‑term work on an ongoing social housing contract on responsive repairs – no chasing work
Competitive salary, weekly paid
Work-life balance with standard Monday–Friday hours (39 per week) and organised workloads.
23 days holiday + bank holidays, with the flexibility to buy or sell annual leave.
Company fleet van and fuel card, so no wear and tear on your own vehicle.
Pension scheme to support your future.
Tools provided - to support you in carrying out the day to day tasks
Training and development – relevant to your role if required.
Supportive planning team who schedule your jobs to reduce travel time and help your day run smoothly.
Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £1000
Additional benefits, including:
Discounted healthcare scheme
High street & lifestyle discounts (including Tastecard)
One paid volunteering day per year
Length of service awards
Most importantly, you’ll be working in a role where your work genuinely makes a difference. You’ll help people feel safe and comfortable in their own homes, while being part of a respectful, inclusive, and professional team that values doing the job properly.
An outline of your responsibilities and experience
Experience installing fire doors and carrying out associated remedial works within a social housing environment.
Previous experience working in social housing and engaging directly with tenants would be advantageous.
Ability to work from job tickets and handheld devices on a daily basis.
Able to work effectively as part of a wider contract team whilst managing your own workload and priorities.
Successful candidates may be required to complete a practical skills assessment, including the installation of a fire door.
Committed to maintaining Novus' high standards of health, safety, and quality at all times.
NVQ Level 2 or above in Joinery, Carpentry, or Passive Fire Protection is essential.
Knowledge and qualifications in one or more of the following would be advantageous:
NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry, Joinery, or Passive Fire Protection
ASFP Passive Fire Protection Training
FIRAS Installer Assessment or BM TRADA Fire Door Installer Certification
IFE Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Passive Fire Protection
PASMA and IPAF certifications
Working at Height, Asbestos Awareness, and Manual Handling training are required. Where certifications have expired, refresher training can be provided by Novus.
Full UK driving licence is essential.
This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
An outline of your responsibilities and experienceExperience installing fire doors and carrying out associated remedial works within a social housing environment.Previous experience working in social housing and engaging directly with tenants would be advantageous.Ability to work from job tickets and handheld devices on a daily basis.Able to work effectively as part of a wider contract team whilst managing your own workload and priorities.Successful candidates may be required to complete a practical skills assessment, including the installation of a fire door.Committed to maintaining Novus' high standards of health, safety, and quality at all times.NVQ Level 2 or above in Joinery, Carpentry, or Passive Fire Protection is essential.Knowledge and qualifications in one or more of the following would be advantageous:NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry, Joinery, or Passive Fire ProtectionASFP Passive Fire Protection TrainingFIRAS Installer Assessment or BM TRADA Fire Door Installer CertificationIFE Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate in Passive Fire ProtectionPASMA and IPAF certificationsWorking at Height, Asbestos Awareness, and Manual Handling training are required. Where certifications have expired, refresher training can be provided by Novus.Full UK driving licence is essential.This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS check
A little bit about us
Novus Property Solutions is a dynamic, award-winning property maintenance, refurbishment, compliance, and decarbonisation specialist with more than 700 colleagues in 19 locations across Great Britain, providing a combination of local knowledge and national strength. We are a social and environmentally responsible family-owned business with a rich 129-year heritage, delivering a range of bespoke services and solutions to a wide variety of clients. Our vision is to be the leader in building and maintenance solutions, delivered with compassion and care for the communities in which we operate
At Novus Property Solutions we value people, and we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace that enables our people to bring their full selves to work. We understand for many reasons, that people very rarely meet all the criteria laid out in the job advert, so, we encourage you to apply to the role even if you do not meet all the criteria or hold all the qualifications. You may be just who we are looking for to join our award-winning Property Maintenance company in this, or another role.
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Novus Property Solutions
Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire
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