Professional & operational services
The University of Warwick’s campus is busy day and night, with people teaching, researching and living in its buildings. Keeping those buildings safe depends on work most people never notice. We’re looking for a skilled Carpenter who specialises in fire doors and fire stopping to join the Building Fabric Fire Team in our Estates Maintenance department.
About the role
You’ll carry out statutory, planned and reactive maintenance of the University’s passive fire protection. That means inspecting, repairing, remediating and replacing fire doors, and installing and maintaining fire stopping systems across campus. You’ll also deliver fire compartmentation works and support fire safety inspections and surveys. Every job you do will meet the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, the Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
Fire protection is your focus, but you’ll use your wider joinery skills too. In our joinery workshop you’ll hang doors and fit ironmongery, and make bespoke windows, doors, ramps, kitchens and staircases. You’ll:
When needed, you’ll also supervise supporting labour, price up minor works and take part in the University’s emergency response.
For the full job description, please click on 'Further information'
About you
Desirable
A Certificate in Fire Safety or Construction, plus fire door certification such as BM TRADA Q-Mark Fire Door Installation/Maintenance or Fire Door Inspection, FIRAS Fire Door Installation/Maintenance, or FDIS Certified Fire Door Inspector (CertFDI).
Why join us
You’ll be part of a specialist team whose work keeps people safe, on a campus where every building matters to someone’s studies, research or home. You’ll get variety, real responsibility for compliance, and the backing of a large Estates operation. The University of Warwick offers a competitive benefits package, generous annual leave and access to ongoing professional development.
