Fawkes & Reece are pleased to be working with a leading national main contractor to recruit an experienced Carpentry / Joinery with a view to becoming a Passive Fire Supervisor on a permanent basis. The business delivers high-profile RC Frame projects across the North West and Scotland, including student accommodation, hotels, offices and high-end residential developments.
This role is well suited to a time-served Carpenter or Joiner who is willing to learn and be trained in fire safety and passive fire protection, looking to work on long-term regional projects rather than constant UK-wide travel.
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The Role
You will join the Aftercare Team, taking responsibility for supervising snagging, remedial and maintenance works, with a particular emphasis on fire safety–critical carpentry and joinery elements. You will oversee site operatives and specialist subcontractors, ensuring all works are delivered safely, compliantly and to a high standard.
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Key Responsibilities
• To work with and Supervise carpentry operatives on site
• Focus on the implementation of Passive Fire Elements
• Report directly to the Site Manager / Project Manager
• Plan and coordinate snagging and remedial works with a strong focus on fire safety
• Inspect fire safety–related carpentry works to ensure compliance
• Ensure all works meet Health & Safety, Building Regulations and fire strategy requirements
• Maintain high standards of workmanship across all carpentry and joinery elements
• Identify defects and coordinate effective remedial solutions
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Fire Safety & Carpentry Scope
Works will primarily involve fire-related carpentry and joinery, including:
• Installation, inspection and remediation of fire doors, frames and ironmongery
• Fire-rated walls, partitions and ceiling systems
• Fire stopping associated with carpentry penetrations
• Maintaining compartmentation and overall building fire integrity
• Coordinating with sprinkler and alarm contractors to ensure full compliance
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Essential Requirements
• Qualified Carpenter / Joiner
• Experience on multi-storey or high-rise RC Frame projects
• An understanding of passive fire protection and fire safety compliance
• Background working on student accommodation, residential or hotel schemes
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• CSCS
• Willingness to travel across the North West and Scotland
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Benefits
• Permanent position
• Immediate start available
• Salary: £30000– £40000 per annum
• Long-term, stable workload within the region
• Opportunity to work on major fire safety–critical aftercare projects
• Travel and accommodation covered as this role will involve you moving to various sites around the North West and Scotland
To apply for this role please send your CV to Shaun Richards through the website