At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Fire Team to inspect and maintain fire doors in residential buildings.
- Company: L&Q, a leading housing association dedicated to quality homes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent pension, 28-31 days leave, and lifestyle benefits.
- Other info: Flexible working locations with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community safety while developing your carpentry skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in fire door maintenance and a valid UK Manual Licence required.
The predicted salary is between 41207 - 41207 £ per year.
Contract Type: 1x 12 months Fixed Term Contracts/secondment, Full time, 40 hours per week
Salary: £41,207 per annum - You will be provided with an L&Q van for business use only.
Grade: DM Tech 05
Reporting Office: River House, Sidcup, DA14 - You will only have to attend this office twice a month.
Mobile/Field Based Worker: Contractual hours to be worked from various locations such as resident home, estates etc, with ad hoc office attendance as required.
Working Pattern: 8am - 5pm, Monday-Friday
Interview Dates: 24th/27th July 2026 - Face to Face Interviews/Practical Assessments to be held at our River House, Sidcup Depot.
Role Profile - Flat Entrance Door Carpenter (Fire Team).
Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits, Employee Assistance Programme and many more.
Join our Fire Team at L&Q:
To comply with the fire safety regulations 2022 made it a legal requirement to carry out annual inspections on all fire doors from 23 January 2023 on multi occupied residential buildings over 11 meters height. You will report to the Fire safety supervisor and carry out works as instructed while meeting L&Q's corporate targets of financial strength.
A company vehicle will be provided for business use only, PDA fuel card, Uniform, PPE and parking paid will all be provided. It is essential to have a valid UK Manual Licence to carry out this role.
You will need a good knowledge of fire door maintenance. The fire door maintenance operative will evaluate fire doors for correct installation, maintenance and repair. Inspections will involve carrying out minor repairs and frame manipulation where necessary and clearly documenting your findings using a PDA.
Specialist Knowledge/experience of Hanging Fire Doors and fire door sets and second fix carpentry and fire door maintenance.
Working knowledge and understanding of the building/maintenance trades environment.
Ability to assess customer needs and to meet quality standards for service with a focus on delivering high standards of customer/resident satisfaction.
We're one of the UK's leading housing associations and developers. We were founded on a simple belief: high quality housing is vital for people's health, happiness and security. Everyone deserves a quality home that gives them the chance to live a better life. 250,000 people call our properties 'home', and we're proud to serve diverse communities across London, the South East and North West of England.
The foundation of everything that we are is built on our corporate values and behavioural framework, which outlines our core expectations and should be demonstrated at all times, and all levels, when representing L&Q.
At L&Q, we know that diversity and inclusion make us stronger - and they're at the heart of everything we do. We're a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3) and we've introduced our own Recruitment Advocate scheme to make sure every step of our hiring process is fair, transparent, and consistent. We recognise the responsibility we hold as one of the UK's largest housing associations.
Full Time Carpenter in Brighton employer: London and Quadrant Housing Trust
L&Q is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package including an excellent pension plan, generous annual leave, and opportunities for volunteering. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, L&Q fosters a supportive work culture where every team member can thrive, all while serving diverse communities across London and beyond. Join us in making a meaningful impact through your work as a Flat Entrance Door Carpenter, with the added advantage of flexible working arrangements and a company vehicle for business use.
Contact Details:
London and Quadrant Housing Trust Recruitment Team
