FRA Carpenter (Temporary - 4‑Month fixed)
Location: CENTRAL LONDON
Hours: Monday-Friday, full‑time (8‑hour days)
Start: March/April (Flexible start)
Pay Rate: £30-£32 per hour
We are working in partnership with our client to source an experienced Carpenter for a fixed-term assignment of approximately four months. This role will be based within central London. The successful candidate will support a range of fabric maintenance and carpentry tasks, with a strong emphasis on fire‑door remedial works ahead of an upcoming audit.This opportunity is well suited to a professional Carpenter with proven experience in public, educational, cultural, gallery or museum environments. Candidates should ideally hold an NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry or an equivalent qualification.
Key Responsibilities: Fire Door Remedial Works (Primary Requirement)The core focus of this assignment is the completion of comprehensive fire‑door repairs and compliance works across the Vernon Square estate. Candidates must demonstrate:
Extensive hands‑on experience repairing, adjusting, and maintaining fire doors in line with current fire‑safety regulations.
Competence in replacing and fitting intumescent strips, smoke seals, hinges, closers, locks, latches and associated ironmongery.
Ability to assess door performance, identify non‑compliance issues, and carry out corrective actions to prepare for formal fire‑door audits.
Understanding of fire‑door certification requirements and best practice for installation and maintenance.General Carpentry & Fabric Maintenance Duties
Ironmongery Tasks
Install, repair, or replace locks, digital keypads, door handles, hinges, overhead door closers and floor springs.
Replace intumescent seals and undertake associated compliance‑related adjustments.Carpentry Tasks
Cut, prepare and install shelving.
Repair or replace damaged architraves, skirting boards, window shutters and access panels.
Re-hang doors and undertake sash‑cord repairs.Furniture Repairs
Replace edging strips on tables.
Repair pedestal units and assemble or repair residential bedroom furniture.
Repair or replace locks on pedestals and wardrobe units.Refurbishment Support
Remove and reinstate fixtures and fittings such as blinds, shelving, noticeboards, whiteboards, pictures and door signage.Reactive Maintenance & Emergency Response
Attend to urgent issues relating to fabric or mechanical plant, including leaks, ensuring appropriate first‑line response and making safe.
Follow up on reported maintenance issues and update the CAFM (helpdesk) system with progress and completion notes.Stock & Materials Management
Liaise with line management regarding critical spares and consumables.
Maintain an organised store of fabric‑related materials to support timely reactive repairs.Support to Estates & Building Services
Assist the Building Services/Controls Engineer with periodic reviews of planned preventative maintenance schedules.
Provide support to colleagues on reactive tasks or installations requiring two‑person working.
Record measurable conditions such as airflow, tap temperatures and water‑meter readings, passing data to the Estates Operations Supervisor.Fire Safety Support
Assist with weekly fire‑alarm testing, ensuring accurate logbook entries and reporting defects promptly.Candidate Requirements
NVQ Level 3 in Carpentry or equivalent qualification.
Demonstrable experience in fire‑door maintenance and compliance (essential).
Previous experience in educational, cultural, gallery or museum settings (preferred).
Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently.
Good communication skills and confidence liaising with on‑site teams.
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