Working FRA Carpenter / Manager in Stratford

Location: London (Hybrid / Field-Based)

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Highly Competitive + Company Vehicle & Fuel Card

Are you a highly skilled Working Supervisor  with proven leadership ability and a passion for quality assurance? We are seeking an experienced working supervisor to oversee a dedicated team of technicians across London and the Home Counties.

In this dynamic, field-based role, you will lead from the front—allocating workloads, checking workmanship standards, ensuring strict compliance with BS 8214 and BM TRADA Q-Mark schemes, and stepping in hands-on to resolve complex defects and guide team members.

• Team Leadership & Workload Management: Lead, mentor, and support fire door technicians and apprentices. Plan and assign daily site inspections, installations, maintenance, and remedial works.

• Technical Delivery & Quality Assurance: Oversee quality standards across door leaves, frames, gaps, intumescent seals, ironmongery, and closers. Carry out site checks, audit completion records, and conduct hands-on installations or defect resolutions when needed.

• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all works strictly comply with BS 8214, manufacturer installation requirements, and relevant certification schemes (BM TRADA Q-Mark / FDIS).

• Client & Operational Support: Act as the main technical contact on-site for clients, project managers, and surveyors, attending progress meetings and providing technical guidance.

• Health & Safety: Maintain safe systems of work, oversee site risk assessments, ensure proper tool/equipment use, and promote high standards of site safety.

• Experience: Substantial hands-on experience in fire door inspection, installation, maintenance, and remedial works.

• Qualifications: Recognized fire door qualifications/accreditations (e.g., BM TRADA Q-Mark, FDIS, FIRAS, or equivalent NVQ/Abbe Level 3 qualifications).

• Technical Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of BS 8214, manufacturer fire door specifications, and certified assembly integrity.

• Supervisory Skills: Proven ability to manage field technicians, conduct quality audits, control documentation, and maintain site productivity.

• Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence (willingness to travel across field-based projects in London/surrounding areas).

• Competitive Salary Package

• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card

• Fully Expensed Business Travel

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

• Contributory Workplace Pension Scheme

• Ongoing CPD, Professional Development & Refresher Qualifications

To express your interest or discuss this opportunity in confidence, please get in touch directly using the contact details below:

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