Fire Stopper

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited is seeking an experienced Fire Stopper for an ongoing contract in the Heathrow/Slough area. You will work with the site supervisor to perform initial surveys, install fire-stopping materials, and drive works through to handover and sign-off.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection (Blue CSCS Card) or FIRAS-approved qualification, proven on-site fire stopping experience, and familiarity with digital compliance tools such as Onetrace.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection or FIRAS-approved equivalent.
• Proven on-site fire stopping experience with quality finishes.
• Familiar with digital compliance software such as Onetrace.

Responsibilities

• Install fire-stopping materials to service penetrations and gaps.
• Support surveys and prep, and handover with final sign-off.
• Log works digitally using Onetrace for QA and handover.
• Assist with snagging and inspections.

Skills

Fire stopping

On-site experience

Quality finishes

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection

Blue CSCS Card

Tools

Onetrace

Job description

Job Title: Fire Stopper

Location: Slough / Heathrow area

Day Rate: £220.00 - £230.00 per day

Contract Type: Ongoing / Long-term Contract

Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, NVQ-qualified Fire Stopper to join an ongoing contract in the Heathrow/Slough area.

You will work closely with the site supervisor across day-to-day operations—assisting with initial surveys, carrying out compliant service penetration installations, and seeing works through to final handover and sign-off.

Key Responsibilities

• Active Installation: Installing ablative batt, mastic seals, fire wraps, pipe collars, and compound mortar seals to service penetrations and linear gaps.

• Compliance Standards: Ensuring every seal meets FIRAS requirements and exact manufacturer test data.

• Survey & Prep Support: Assisting the supervisor with preliminary surveys, identifying required seals, and preparing service openings.

• Digital Logging: Taking clear photographic evidence and logging completed works via Onetrace for digital QA and handover.

• Handover & Snagging: Assisting with site snagging and final inspections to drive works across the line at project completion.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Accreditation: NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection (Blue CSCS Card) or equivalent FIRAS-approved qualification.

• Experience: Proven on-site commercial fire stopping experience with a track record of quality finishes.

• Software: Prior experience or familiarity with digital compliance software (such as Onetrace) is strongly preferred.