Fire Risk Carpenter / Fire Stopper
Salary: £43,195 + excellent benefits
Location: Chesham, High Wycombe (mobile role across our operating area)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (42.5 hours per week)
Van & Fuel Card provided for business usage.
Help us keep our homes safe, compliant and protected - one door, one repair, one property at a time.

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, were proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger weve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, wed love to welcome you on our journey. Together, were building a better future.

As SettleParadigm continues to grow, including the recent acquisition of a significant number of new homes were expanding our Fire Risk & Compliance Team. Were now looking for a skilled Fire Risk Carpenter to join us and play a vital role in keeping our customers safe.

If you take pride in high-quality craftsmanship, enjoy working independently, and want to be part of a supportive team that genuinely values what you do, this could be a brilliant next step.

Youll be part of our Fire Risk & Compliance Team, carrying out essential fire safety works across our property portfolio. Your work will directly support our commitment to maintaining safe homes and meeting all statutory fire safety requirements.

Youll work both independently and alongside colleagues, delivering high-quality fire door installations, fire stopping, and general FRA maintenance. Every task you complete helps protect our customers and ensures our homes meet the highest safety standards.

• Installing and maintaining fire doors to FIRAS and BM Trada standards

• Completing fire stopping works to a high, compliant standard

• Carrying out general FRA maintenance, including carpentry, joinery and reactive repairs

• Certifying all work accurately and in line with required standards

• Working professionally with tenants, colleagues and contractors

• Ensuring all work meets approved codes of practice, regulations and safety requirements

• At times youll be working in small or confined spaces, so youll need to feel comfortable and confident carrying out tasks safely in those settings.

• City & Guilds Part 1 and Part 2, NVQ Level 2, or equivalent experience in carpentry and joinery

• Experience in housing repairs, maintenance and working in occupied homes

• Strong understanding of passive fire risk works and general maintenance (carpentry, joinery, plastering, basic plumbing, tiling)

• Excellent problem-solving skills and time management

• Commitment to delivering high-quality customer service

• Full (preferably clean) UK driving licence (maximum of 6 points)

• FIRAS or BM Trada certification in Fire Door Installation, Maintenance or Fire Stopping

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• annual salary: £43,195 + excellent benefits

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

• Generous pension scheme up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

• Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

• Health cash plan claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids cover)

• Life cover and income protection

And thats just the beginning! Were also thrilled to provide:

• Mental Health First Aiders available to support

• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

• Peer-recognition rewards platform

• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

This is a mobile role covering a wide geographical area, including:

• Buckinghamshire

• Bedfordshire

• Berkshire

• Cambridgeshire

• Hertfordshire

• Oxfordshire

• Parts of Greater London and surrounding regions

Youll also use our two main office locations:

• Head Office Wooburn Green: Training sessions, team meetings and corporate events

• Chesham Office: Stores facility/depot and technician stop-off point

Working Hours & Additional Pay

• Hours and working pattern: 42.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

• Meaningful work: Your craftsmanship directly contributes to keeping people safe in their homes

• Competitive salary & benefits: £43,195 + excellent benefits package

• Company van & fuel card: Fully branded van provided for business use

• Supportive team: Work with experienced colleagues who value quality and collaboration

• Job stability: Permanent role within a growing, purpose-driven organisation

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and well always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 13/03/2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.

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