Carpenter / Fire Door Installer – Self-Employed
Location: Across South East England with Rustington for manufacturing work.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm (occasional weekend work available)
Job Type: Subcontractor / Self-Employed
Pay: Competitive – based on experience, with regular reviews as training progresses
About Us
J Fire Safety is one of the leading fire door installers in the South East of England. We specialise in the installation and manufacturing of high-quality fire doors and are committed to exceptional workmanship and customer satisfaction.
The Role
We are currently looking for a skilled carpenter to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a minimum of 3 years' on-site experience, looking to specialise in the expanding fire door industry.
You'll be working as a subcontractor across both installation and manufacturing, including carpentry and painting duties. We install both pre-manufactured fire doors and our own in-house manufactured and painted fire doors.
Key Responsibilities
* Install fire doors and frames to a high standard
* Fit and adjust door closers, architraves, and ironmongery
* Carry out basic painting and decorating (priming, undercoating, topcoating)
* Make good any damage around door frames during and after installation
* Use workshop tools such as table saws, rail saws, routers, and more
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
* Deliver excellent customer service and represent the company professionally onsite
Requirements
* Minimum 3 years' on-site carpentry experience
* Own transport and tools
* Competence and confidence using a range of power tools and workshop machinery
* Basic knowledge of fire door installation (further training provided)
* Willingness to travel across the South East for site work
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Reliable, responsible, and takes pride in quality work
* Good communication skills and confident in dealing with clients
What We Offer
* Training to transition from standard carpentry to fire door manufacturing and specialist installation, working to BM Trada high standard for fire door installations
* Opportunities to develop skills across manufacturing, painting, and carpentry
* Ongoing support and development within a growing company
* Pay based on experience, reviewed as your skills develop
* Great friendly team, with regular social events
To Apply:
If you're ready to take the next step in your carpentry career and become a part of a respected and growing company, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV or work history along with your contact details.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £33,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: J Fire Safety, Carpentry Contractor