FRA Carpenter

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced technician to install and maintain fire doors. The role requires compliance with fire safety regulations and involves fire stopping and fitting electrical enclosures. The ideal candidate should have a valid CSCS card and relevant NVQ in Carpentry or Joinery. Work is 36 hours per week with an anticipated end date of 1st August 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire door installation and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of fire door components and fire safety systems.
• Experience in fire stopping and working with fire-rated materials.

Responsibilities

• Install new fire doors and upgrade existing doors.
• Fit electrical enclosures and install fire-rated plasterboard.
• Maintain quality control and administrative tasks.

Skills

Fire door installation

Fire safety standards

Fire stopping techniques

Customer relationship building

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry, Joinery, or Fire Door Installation

Tools

Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card

Job description

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5-6 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

• The role is responsible for the installation, repair, and upgrading of fire doors and associated components to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and British Standards. This role also involves fire stopping works, fitting electrical enclosures, and installing fire-rated plasterboard to contribute to the overall fire protection of buildings.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Install new fire doors, repair door frames, and upgrade existing doors to meet fire safety standards.
  
• Fit electrical enclosures and install fire-rated plasterboard as part of fire protection systems.
  
• Carry out fire stopping works in accordance with current regulations and best practices.
  
• Ensure all work complies with British Standards and relevant fire safety legislation.
  
• Maintain a high standard of quality control, accurate record keeping, and minor administrative tasks.
  
• Build and maintain excellent customer relationships, ensuring professional and courteous service.
  
• Work independently and demonstrate an innovative mindset to solve on-site challenges.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Proven experience in fire door installation and maintenance.
  
• Strong understanding of fire door components and fire safety systems.
  
• Experience in fire stopping and working with fire-rated materials.
  
• Relevant NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry, Joinery, or Fire Door Installation (preferred).
  
• Valid CSCS card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 36 hours per week
  
• Full UK driving licence required.
  
• The role closes on 1st August 2025, apply ASAP.
  

Requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience in fire door installation and maintenance
  
• Strong understanding of fire door components and fire safety systems
  
• Experience in fire stopping and working with fire-rated materials
  
• Relevant NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry, Joinery, or Fire Door Installation (preferred)
  
• Valid CSCS card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)