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).
How to Apply / Contact
For further details, a confidential discussion regarding the contract, or to submit your CV, please get in touch directly:
Contact: Archie Silvio
Mobile: (phone number removed)
Email: (url removed)
