Carpenter

Company: Sovereign Network Group
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Location: Christchurch
Job Description:

Salary: £35,265.00 – £38,234.00 per year

We are the 6th largest housing association by size, with almost 3000 colleagues, over 85,000 homes and over 200,000 customers across London and the South. We are currently recruiting for an experienced/qualified FRA Carpenter to join our Property Team in our Southampton/South Hampshire locality. You will spend a fair amount of time on the road and will be provided with a business-use van and fuel card to cover your travel expenses.

What you’ll do

As an FRA Carpenter you will carry out fire risk assessment (FRA) related carpentry in our properties as part of our FRA Property Team and elsewhere depending on demands. Duties include upgrading and refurbishing existing fire doors, building electrical meter cupboards, and ensuring all carpentry works meet strict standards for fire resistance and safety.

What you’ll need

You should have experience within a similar role, ideally from within a Residential/Housing sector, and must be qualified to a minimum of NVQ level 2 in Fire Door Maintenance and Repairs. You need a strong health and safety mindset with knowledge of health & safety best practices and an enjoyment of working as part of a team.

This is a full‑time role, working 40 hours per week, with the opportunity to supplement your salary through call‑out and overtime at competitive rates. Due to the requirement to travel, you must hold a full and current driving licence with a minimum of one year experience and have the ability to drive and take home a company van. This role is subject to a satisfactory licence check and essential qualifications check.

Benefits

  • Tool Allowance
  • Uniform & PPE
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with an extra day each year up to 30 days)
  • Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
  • 3 additional wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and life cover at 4x salary
  • A van and fuel card for business travel
  • iPhone and iPad
  • SmartTech – buy an electrical item and pay it off through your salary over 12 months

We are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG.

Please note a Basic DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026