Job Description

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