Supervisor - Fire Doors

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Carpentry Supervisor to lead fire door installation projects. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your technical expertise while ensuring exceptional quality and safety standards. You will collaborate with various departments and provide guidance to site operatives, fostering a productive work environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development, this position includes training opportunities and a supportive management team. Join a company that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday allowance and health support services.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Death in service benefit (4 x salary)

Training and development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

24hr access to virtual GP

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, including installation of fire doors.
• Supervising and scheduling work of others.

Responsibilities

• Supervise carpentry contracts ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Liaise with customers to resolve access issues and progress work.

Skills

Carpentry

Health and Safety Compliance

Supervising Work

Problem-Solving

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

CSCS Certification

SSSTS Certification

Job description

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• Deliver our Fire Door installation projects on time, within budget, and to an exceptional standard through your energy, knowledge, enthusiasm, and technical expertise.
• From day one, receive support and guidance from your Contracts Manager, who will ensure your smooth transition and development within the company.
• Collaborate with Heads of Departments, Commercial Managers, and Technical Auditors for project delivery, commercial, and quality support.
• Work closely with the administration team, direct labor, and subcontractors.

Core Responsibilities:

• Supervise individual carpentry contracts, ensuring health and safety compliance, and maintaining product quality.
• Understand project scope, plan, and motivate site operatives for maximum productivity.
• Liaise with customers and building users to resolve access issues and progress work.
• Induct operatives to site-specific requirements.
• Ensure adherence to site practices and promote a ‘right first time’ culture.
• Capture progress and variation information for accurate reporting.
• Maintain organized site paperwork and diaries.
• Conduct toolbox talks, site inspections, and equipment checks to ensure health and safety practices.
• Perform Quality Assurance checks and maintain records in the Boris system.
• Resolve Quality Assurance issues, site problems, customer disputes, and complaints.
• Ensure appropriate labor resourcing and minimize waste.
• Keep sites stocked with necessary materials and access equipment.
• Conduct accurate site surveys and measurements.
• Develop trainees to reach their full potential.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in carpentry, including installation of fire doors
• Supervising and scheduling work of others.
• Monitoring and maintaining health and safety and quality standards.
• Driving site productivity.

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 or above in Carpentry or a related field.
• CSCS certification.
• SSSTS certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• IPAF/PASMA (preferred).
• Full First Aid qualification (preferred).

Other Attributes:

• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Efficient problem-solving abilities.
• Confidence to thrive under pressure.
• Professional demeanor and attitude.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

• 25 days of holiday (plus bank holidays).
• Death in service benefit (4 x salary).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Participation in team/company events and competitions.
• Discounted gym membership and discounts at major retailers through Medicash membership.
• 24hr access to virtual GP, stress support, free physiotherapy, skin checks (for early signs of cancer) and full access to mProve Yourself app through Medicash membership.