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Fire Door Fitter

Red Personnel
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

London, Greater London WC1A 2LP, England

Salary

£235 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Carpenter is available in London with a day rate of £235 (Umbrella).
  • Candidates must have a minimum of two years of relevant experience or five years of trade experience, along with an NVQ2 or City & Guilds qualification in a building-related field.
  • The role involves installing fire doors, conducting inspections, and performing fire safety tasks to ensure community safety.
  • A valid UK Manual Driving Licence is required, and the working pattern is Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.
  • Applicants are encouraged to submit their CVs promptly due to high demand and limited positions.
Position: CarpenterLocation: LondonDay Rate: £235 per day (Umbrella)Sector: Local Authority HousingWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00Requirement: Must hold a UK Manual Driving LicenceAre you a skilled Fire Door Carpenter?  We have an opportunity to join one of London's most progressive councils and become a vital part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference. As a crucial member of our housing repairs team, you will play an essential role in maintaining fire safety across the borough. Your primary responsibilities will include specialist fire safety tasks such as fire stopping and compartmentation, ensuring the safety of the community. You will work flexibly and professionally, adhering to all health and safety regulations and best practices.Key Responsibilities:
  • Install fire doors to manufacturer specifications, ensuring compliance with UKAS-accredited standards like BM Trada or FIRAS, with a target of fitting at least two door leaves or sets per day.
  • Conduct fire door inspections using a PDA as part of our maintenance programme and perform minor repairs as needed.
  • Pre-inspect doors, take precise measurements, and maintain accurate fire door records.
  • Assemble fire blanks, frames, and perform lock changes on fire doors throughout the borough.
  • Construct fire-rated casings and erect partition walls in accordance with fire-resistant compartmentation standards from Approved Document B 2010.
  • Install fire signage as per BS 5499-10:2014.
  • Manage materials efficiently, reduce waste, and make informed specification choices.
  • Carry out pre-measuring tasks to ensure the completion of work and handle minor decorative repairs during installations.
A van, petrol, power tools, and cover mileage expenses will be providedKey Requirements:
  • NVQ2, City & Guilds qualification in a building-related field, or at least two years of relevant experience (five years of trade experience will also be considered).
  • Previous experience with fire door installation and repairs
  • Ability to work efficiently under deadlines, use sound judgement, and solve problems proactively.
  • Strong attributes of flexibility, confidentiality, trustworthiness, and reliability.
  • Valid driver’s licence required.
Positions are limited, and demand is high, so we encourage you to submit your CV as soon as possible. Interviews to take place as soon as possible with a view to a start soon thereafter.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.