Fire Stopping Technician
Field-Based | Midlands

A specialist compliance and environmental services provider is seeking an experienced Fire Stopping Technician to join their growing team. This is a newly created position within the business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of fire stopping activities and play a key role in ensuring compliance with passive fire protection regulations across a variety of client sites.

This role will involve the installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire-stopping systems, supporting the integrity and compliance of fire damper installations across commercial and public sector environments.

• Install fire-stopping materials including fire-rated sealants, boards, coatings, and penetration sealing systems to walls and floors.

• Inspect and assess existing fire-stopping systems to ensure compliance with building regulations and fire safety standards.

• Read and interpret technical drawings, fire safety reports, and specifications.

• Carry out remedial works to rectify non-compliant installations.

• Maintain accurate job documentation including photographic evidence and compliance records.

• Work closely with other technicians to ensure efficient project delivery across sites.

• Follow all health and safety procedures, including risk assessments and correct use of PPE.

• Provide recommendations for improvements to fire protection systems where required.

• Participate in ongoing training and development, with opportunities to support internal technician training.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in fire stopping or passive fire protection.

• Experience installing systems including batt, mastic, fire barriers and compounds.

• NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection (or equivalent experience).

• Experience working with products from manufacturers such as FSi, Rockwool, Firefly, or Nullifire.

• Ability to work at height and within confined spaces.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work from technical specifications.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Full UK driving licence.

• ASFP Level 2 or Level 3 in Fire Stopping.

• IPAF, PASMA, or SSSTS certifications.

• Previous supervisory or mentoring experience.

• Competitive salary depending on experience.

• Company van with optional private use.

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays, plus an additional day for your birthday.

• Company pension scheme.

• Life assurance and employee wellbeing programme.

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.

If you have experience within fire stopping or passive fire protection and are looking to join a well-established specialist business with strong growth plans, apply today for further information.

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