FRA Carpenter

Build Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for business use

Fuel card

PDA / mobile working equipment

Power tools and PPE

Uniform provided

28 days annual leave + holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid volunteering days

Job summary

Build Recruitment are partnering with a leading housing association to recruit experienced FRA Carpenters / Fire Door Installers for their Fire Management Repairs team in London and surrounding areas.

The role involves carrying out fire safety repairs and maintenance identified through Fire Risk Assessments, working in residents' homes and communal areas, with a focus on passive fire protection and housing maintenance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Carpenter / Joiner.
• Experience installing, repairing or maintaining fire doors.
• Experience in social housing, housing maintenance or property maintenance is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance.
• Good written and verbal communication; able to complete compliance records.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain fire doors and fire door sets.
• Carry out fire door upgrades and remedial works.
• Undertake passive fire protection repairs and maintenance.
• Complete minor fire-stopping and associated remedial works.
• Work from Fire Risk Assessments and ensure compliance.
• Complete accurate documentation and records.
• Work safely within occupied properties and communal areas.
• Provide a professional, customer-focused service to residents.
• Manage workload and complete works within timescales.

Skills

Carpenter / Joiner

Fire doors

Social housing experience

Building maintenance

Paperwork / compliance

Time management

Tools

Power tools

Job description

FRA Carpenter
Job Title: Maintenance Technician – FRA Carpenter / Passive Works
Location: London & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £41,207 per annum £4,000 supplement after successful completion of probation
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
Vehicle: Company van provided for business use
Benefits: 28 days annual leave bank holidays, company pension, health cash plan, life assurance and more

Build Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a leading housing association to recruit experienced FRA Carpenters / Fire Door Installers to join their Fire Management Repairs team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Carpenter with a background in fire doors, passive fire protection and housing maintenance to secure a permanent position working across London and the surrounding areas.

The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out fire safety repairs and maintenance identified through Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), working across residents' homes, communal areas and housing stock.

The Role

As an FRA Carpenter / Passive Works Operative, you will be responsible for:

• Installing, repairing and maintaining fire doors and fire door sets.
• Carrying out fire door upgrades and remedial works.
• Undertaking general passive fire protection repairs and maintenance.
• Completing minor fire-stopping and associated remedial works where required.
• Working from Fire Risk Assessment findings and completing works to the required standard.
• Completing accurate compliance documentation and job records.
• Working safely within occupied properties and communal areas.
• Providing a professional and customer-focused service to residents.
• Managing your own workload and completing works within agreed timescales.
• Working in accordance with relevant health & safety and fire safety procedures.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Carpenter / Joiner.
• Previous experience installing, repairing or maintaining fire doors.
• Experience within social housing, housing maintenance or property maintenance is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of carpentry and building maintenance.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Good understanding of fire door compliance and best practice.
• Experience of passive fire protection or fire-stopping would be advantageous.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to complete paperwork, compliance records and job documentation accurately.<\li>
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Basic IT / PDA skills.
• A full UK manual driving licence.

What You Get

• £41,207 basic salary
• £4,000 additional supplement following successful completion of probation
• Permanent employment
• Company van for business use
• Fuel card
• PDA / mobile working equipment
• Power tools and PPE
• Uniform provided
• Parking expenses covered
• 28 days annual leave bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Excellent pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid volunteering days
• Opportunities for further training and development within passive fire protection

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Fire Door Carpenter / FRA Carpenter looking for a long-term permanent position within a well-established social housing organisation.