Joiner/Carpenter

Unity Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Recruitment is seeking skilled operatives to support fire-door installations, inspections, and remediation on rotating site locations within the London area. You will work under BM Trada accreditation guidelines to maintain certified door assemblies.

The role emphasizes compliance-led decision making, adherence to Approved Repair Techniques, and knowledge of BS 8214 where possible. On-site reporting and teamwork are essential for meeting project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience with BM Trada-approved certified contractors
• Understanding of Approved Repair Techniques under BM Trada
• Knowledge of fire door installation standards (BS 8214 preferred)
• Ability to follow site management instructions and maintain compliance
• On-site availability and willingness to work overtime

Responsibilities

• Install, remediate and survey fire doors on site
• Ensure compliance with BM Trada schemes
• Report daily on site status and progress
• Follow approved repair techniques
• Collaborate with site management to meet project deadlines

Skills

Fire door installations

Remediation and survey

Compliance awareness

BM Trada knowledge

BS 8214 knowledge

Tools

Cordless drill

Screwdrivers

Hammer

Dust extractor

Nail gun

Planer

Job description

Our Client specialises in fire-door installations and compliance with over a decade of experience within the construction industry.

There scope of work includes installations, inspections, remedial works and full compliance management under the BM Trada accreditation scheme.

Ideal candidates must have the following experience/understanding

• Strong background in fire door installations, remediation and survey works
• Solid understanding of fire door installations, including the do's and don'ts and the limitations of what can and cannot be done on a certified doorstep.
• Evidence of previous works with BM Trada-approved certified contractor
• Understand that all works must follow Approved Repair Techniques under BM Trada for the specific door leaf, frame, ironmongery or completed doorset.
• Follow the instructions from site management and understand the importance of compliance led decision making.
• Preferred if you have a working knowledge of BS 8214 and general fire door industry standards.

Working Hours

08:00am-4.30pm (All operatives must be on site at 07.30am for daily reporting and briefing. This ensures they are ready at 08:00am at the assigned door with all the tools required to start works. Overtime/Weekend work available if needed for project deadlines.)

General Tools required

• Cordless drill/driver
• Screwdrivers
• Chisels and mallet
• Circular saw/jigsaw
• Planer
• Hammer
• Fixings kit
• Hoover (own)
• Battery powered nail gun
• Dust extractor

Certificates Required

• CSCS
• Asbestos Awareness
• Manual Handling
• Working at Height
• Evidence of previous work with BM Trada-approved certified contractor