About the Role
We are looking to hire an FRA Carpenter to join the team! As a field-based role, you’ll be required to cover Swansea to Abergavenny. You will audit Fire Doors, carry out actions related to fire prevention such as fire stopping, fire boarding etc. and must be willing to undertake training.
You’ll undertake all aspects of passive fire protection including timber fire door sets installation in line with current legislation and undertake fire stopping tasks as directed by FRA findings.
Role Criteria
To be considered for the role we are looking for a candidate with excellent time management skills and the ability to co-ordinate with other operatives and contacts on site. Working as a key member of the Team is essential. You will also have a good understanding for the importance Health & Safety. Experience of providing excellent customer service is also key to the role.
1. Must have the ability to communicate with client’s representatives, tenants and other agencies as required
2. To be able to work effectively as part of a team to achieve targets set by management.
3. Have a willingness to learn. Have a flexible approach around client’s needs.
4. Full UK driving license
5. Relevant trade qualification in Carpentry and Joinery, preferably NVQ Level 3
6. Relevant experience in fitting of fire doors/repairs and knowledge of fire safety
Benefits we can offer you
7. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
8. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
9. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
10. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
11. Family friendly policies
12. Company Van, Fuel Card and Uniform
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.
To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your license over 3 months and have less than 9 points.