FRA Carpenter

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited is seeking an experienced FRA Carpenter / Passive Fire Protection Carpenter to join a Fire Management Repairs team. The role covers passive fire safety repairs, fire door remediation, and maintenance across residential properties, guided by FRAs to ensure compliance with building safety regulations.

You will perform reactive and planned passive fire work, install fire doors to FD30/FD60 standards, fit intumescent seals, and document outcomes using a PDA while

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery or recognized third-party fire door accreditation.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Proven experience in passive fire protection and fire door installation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out passive fire repairs identified through FRAs.
• Complete fire door remediation and door set installations to FD30/FD60 standards.
• Install and repair intumescent seals, smoke seals, ironmongery, vision panels, and fire-rated glazing.
• Record completed jobs, sign-offs, and compliance evidence using a PDA handheld device.
• Deliver high-quality workmanship while maintaining customer service in occupied homes.

Skills

Fire door installation

Passive fire protection

Customer service

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Carpentry & Joinery

FIRAS/BM TRADA/City & Guilds accreditation

Job description

Job Title: FRA Carpenter / Passive Fire Protection Carpenter

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Salary: £42,000 per annum (rising to £46,000 upon successful completion of a 3-month probation period)

Location: Mobile / Field-based across London and surrounding outskirts (starting daily from home, with office attendance only twice per month)

The Opportunity

A leading housing provider is seeking an experienced FRA Carpenter / Fire Door Specialist to join an established Fire Management Repairs team.

In this role, you will deliver essential passive fire safety repairs, fire door remedial works, and maintenance across residential properties and communal blocks. All works are guided by internal and external Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) to ensure full compliance with current building safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and planned passive fire repairs identified through Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs).

• Complete fire door remediation, adjustments, and full door set installations to certified standards (FD30 / FD60).

• Install and repair intumescent seals, smoke seals, certified ironmongery, vision panels, and fire-rated glazing.

• Execute fire-stopping penetrations and sealing around service openings where required.

• Accurately record completed jobs, sign-offs, and compliance photographic evidence using a PDA handheld device.

• Deliver high-quality workmanship while maintaining excellent customer service when working in occupied residential homes.

• Proven track record in passive fire protection, fire door installation, and FRA remediation.

• Relevant trade qualification (NVQ Level 2/3 in Carpentry & Joinery) or recognized third-party fire door accreditation (e.g., FIRAS, BM TRADA, or City & Guilds equivalent).

• Solid understanding of passive fire safety regulations, approved document B, and manufacturer specifications.

• Strong communication skills and a professional manner in occupied housing environments.

• Full UK Manual Driving Licence (essential).