Fire Risk Carpenter

Brandon James; Wooburn Green; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected housing provider is looking for a Fire Risk Carpenter to join their Fire Risk & Compliance Team in the UK. This role involves installation and maintenance of fire doors and ensuring compliance with fire safety standards across residential properties. The position offers a salary of £42,887 plus benefits, a supportive environment, and ongoing training.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card for work use

Supportive team environment

Structured training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintenance and repair within residential housing.
• Ideally with FIRAS or BM Trada certification in fire doors or fire stopping.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Fitting and maintaining fire doors in line with FIRAS or BM Trada standards.
• Completing high-standard passive fire protection works.
• Reactive and planned carpentry and joinery linked to Fire Risk Assessments.

Skills

Fire Door Installation

Maintenance of fire doors

Knowledge of passive fire protection

Carpentry & Joinery

Education

City & Guilds Part 1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry & Joinery

Job description

Overview

A respected and expanding housing provider is now seeking a skilled Fire Risk Carpenter to join their dedicated Fire Risk & Compliance Team. Due to continued growth and the acquisition of a substantial number of new properties, this is a prime opportunity for an experienced Fire Risk Carpenter to step into a role that combines stability, purpose, and professional development.

As a Fire Risk Carpenter, you will play a vital part in delivering critical fire safety compliance across a large and varied housing stock. This role offers the chance to work within a professional, supportive environment where your expertise as a Fire Risk Carpenter will directly impact tenant safety and long-term property standards. Offered on a full-time, permanent basis with excellent benefits, this role is a perfect next step for a Fire Risk Carpenter dedicated to fire safety and high-quality craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Fire Door Installation & Maintenance - Fitting and maintaining fire doors in line with FIRAS or BM Trada standards
• Fire Stopping - Completing high-standard passive fire protection works
• General FRA Maintenance - Reactive and planned carpentry and joinery linked to Fire Risk Assessments, plus basic plastering and plumbing
• Working across occupied homes and communal areas, the Fire Risk Carpenter will ensure safety, compliance, and professionalism at all times.

Requirements / Qualifications

• City & Guilds Part 1 & 2 or NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry & Joinery
• Proven experience in maintenance and repair within residential housing
• Knowledge of passive fire protection and multi-trade works
• Ideally with FIRAS or BM Trada certification in fire doors or fire stopping
• Ideally have experience working in compliance-led or social housing environments
• Full UK driving licence

Location and Hours

Fully equipped company van and fuel card for work use. A mobile role covering Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Bedfordshire, parts of Greater London and surrounding areas.

Salary and Benefits

• £42,887 salary plus excellent benefits
• Supportive team environment and structured training

How to Apply

If you are a Fire Risk Carpenter or Fire Safety professional considering your career opportunities, then please contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.
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