Fire Risk Carpenter

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing organization is seeking experienced Fire Risk Carpenters to join their Compliance Team. This full-time role involves ensuring fire safety through the installation and maintenance of fire doors, completing fire stopping installations, and performing general carpentry tasks. The ideal candidate has relevant qualifications and experience in housing maintenance. A competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with a company van for work-related travel.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits package

Qualifications

• Qualifications in carpentry and joinery (essential).
• Experience in housing repairs and maintenance.
• Certifications in fire safety installation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain fire doors to certified standards.
• Complete fire stopping installations.
• Perform general carpentry and joinery maintenance.

Skills

Carpentry

Fire Safety Compliance

Problem-solving

Time Management

Education

City and Guilds Part 1 and Part 2

NVQ2 in Carpentry and Joinery

Job description

Fire Risk Carpenter

Location: High Wycombe plus travel across our property portfolio

Salary: £43,195 + Excellent Benefits

Due to continued growth and the recent acquisition of a significant number of properties, Paradigm Housing Group is expanding its Fire team. We are now looking for two experienced Fire Risk Carpenters to join our Fire Risk/Compliance Team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is your chance to make a real difference while enjoying excellent benefits, job stability, and the opportunity to work with a supportive, professional team.

The Role: What You'll Be Doing

You'll be at the forefront of fire safety, carrying out essential tasks to ensure the safety and compliance of our properties. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Fire Door Installation and Maintenance: Installing and maintaining fire doors to certified FIRAS and BM Trada standards.
• Fire Stopping: Completing fire stopping installations to the highest standards.
• General Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) Maintenance: Performing general carpentry, joinery, and reactive maintenance, certifying all work to the required standards with complete attention to detail.

As part of our Compliance Team, you'll work both independently and collaboratively, delivering excellent service to tenants while taking ownership of your work and ensuring all tasks meet approved codes of practice and regulations.

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications: Relevant City and Guilds Part 1 and Part 2, NVQ2, or equivalent experience in carpentry and joinery (essential).
• Certifications: FIRAS or BM Trada Fire Door Maintenance, Installation, or Fire Stopping certifications (preferred but not essential).
• Experience: Proven experience in housing repairs, maintenance, and working within occupied homes.
• Expertise: A sound understanding of passive fire risk works, small building projects, and general maintenance (including carpentry, joinery, plastering, basic plumbing, and tiling).
• Attributes: Strong problem-solving skills, excellent time management, and a commitment to high-quality customer service.
• Other: A full (preferably clean) driving licence.

Why Join Paradigm Housing Group?

• Meaningful Work: Play a vital role in safeguarding lives through fire safety compliance.
• Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and a supportive work environment.
• Company Van & Fuel Card: We will provide you with a fully branded company van for business usage.

Location / Area of Work

This is a predominantly mobile role, covering our property portfolio across a wide geographical area, including Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, parts of Greater London, and surrounding regions.

We operate from two main office locations:

• Head Office Wooburn Green (near High Wycombe): You'll attend this site for training, team meetings, and corporate events.
• Chesham Office: Used primarily as a storage facility and a stop-off point for our Technicians.

Please note, we reserve the right to close this role earlier than the published date if a suitable candidate is identified.