Fire Protection QA Lead & Technical Assistant

Howells Solutions Limited; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Howells Solutions Limited is seeking a QA Inspector / Technical Assistant in Essex. The role focuses on QA checks for fire compartmentation, audits for FIRAS compliance, and providing technical guidance to operations teams.

You will also prepare client O&M manuals and deliver on-site training to installation teams. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in the firestopping sector, strong communication, and a detail-oriented approach, with a solid understanding of ISO standards and health & safety

Qualifications

• Minimum A-Level education, or equivalent/higher qualification.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Ideally 3+ years' experience within the firestopping industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out QA checks on fire compartmentation installations in line with internal procedures and manufacturer guidance.
• Assist with external certification body compliance processes and audits, including FIRAS requirements.
• Provide technical information to operations teams with installation details and best-practice guidance.
• Assist with preparation of O&M manuals for clients at project completion.
• Deliver training and on-site technical briefings to installation teams.
• Carry out pre-commencement site audits to advise on products and solutions for site requirements.
• Contribute to passive fire protection designs meeting performance requirements and ISO standards.
• Maintain adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 and support health and safety compliance.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Confident communication

Client meetings leadership

Experience in a similar role

QA mindset

Education

A-Level or equivalent

Job description

Howells Solutions Limited is seeking a QA Inspector / Technical Assistant in Essex. The role focuses on QA checks for fire compartmentation, audits for FIRAS compliance, and providing technical guidance to operations teams.

You will also prepare client O&M manuals and deliver on-site training to installation teams. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in the firestopping sector, strong communication, and a detail-oriented approach, with a solid understanding of ISO standards and health & safety