Fire door carpenter

Multi-Skilled Carpenter / Fire Door / Fire Stopper - Colchester, Essex

Our client is a leading provider of maintenance and fire protection services, and are looking for an experienced and versatile Multi-Skilled Carpenter to join the team. This role involves working on a variety of exciting projects, including fire doors, fire stopping, and more, across multiple sectors like care homes, hospitals, MOD sites, council properties, and commercial buildings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation and maintenance of fire doors and fire stopping systems


• Undertaking a range of carpentry tasks (within reason)


• Managing and overseeing subcontractors on-site


• Working independently and as part of a team


• Communicating effectively with clients and site teams


• Using the provided systems and devices to track and manage work


• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and on schedule

What We Need:

• Skilled in carpentry with experience in fire doors and fire stopping


• Ability to take control of tasks and manage subbies


• Willingness to work locally and away from home on occasion


• Strong communication skills and a friendly, professional attitude (even when dealing with difficult people)


• Presentable and able to maintain a professional appearance


• Comfortable working on a range of challenging sites, from care homes to MOD locations

Location: Various sites, with occasional stays away from home

If you're a skilled carpenter with a good attitude and the ability to work independently while leading a team, we’d love to hear from you!

Join the team and be part of a company with over a century of service in the maintenance and fire protection industry.