Fire Stopping Engineer

Future Select Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Fire Stopping Engineer to join a growing team in the North West. The role requires hands-on technical experience and relevant qualifications, along with a strong work ethic. The position offers a competitive salary of £27k - £43k, training opportunities, and benefits, with responsibilities including inspecting and installing fire stopping measures and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.

Benefits

Company pension

Use of company vehicle

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical experience in fire stopping.
• Hardworking attitude required.
• Ability to work from schematic drawings.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and install fire stopping measures.
• Carry out fire curtain installations.
• Survey existing systems for compliance.

Skills

Strong experience as a Fire Stopping Engineer

Robust technical knowledge

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Confident in using IT software

Education

FIRAS ticket

NVQ Level 2 in Fire Stopping

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Fire Stopping Engineer
Location: St Helens, Merseyside
Salary/Benefits: £27k - £43k + Training & Benefits

Our client is a leading name within the building compliance industry, with a strong presence in the North West. They are expanding their Passive Fire team and seek a hardworking Fire Stopping Engineer with hands-on technical experience and relevant training/qualifications (e.g., FIRAS ticket). The role offers excellent training, a competitive salary, overtime opportunities, a company pension, and the use of a company vehicle.

Experience / Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Fire Stopping Engineer within a well-established outfit
• FIRAS ticket (required); NVQ Level 2 in Fire Stopping (desirable)
• Robust technical knowledge
• Hardworking attitude
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Confident in using IT software to complete reports

Role and Responsibilities

• Inspecting and installing fire stopping measures, including fire resistant sealants, firestop blocks, batt, mastic and cavity barriers
• Carrying out fire curtain installations
• Surveying existing systems to ensure compliance and efficient operation
• Making recommendations for works
• Working from schematic drawings
• Adhering to HSE guidelines
• Producing detailed service reports
• Working to agreed deadlines and personal targets
• Maintaining strong working relationships with clients

Location and Travel

Candidates from: Bolton, Bury, Heywood, Rochdale, Leigh, Eccles, Altrincham, Manchester, Stockport, Horwich, Wigan, Chorley, Preston, Blackburn, Lytham, Skelmersdale, Ormskirk, Southport, Formby, Prescot, St Helens, Widnes, Runcorn, Knutsford, Ellesmere Port, Birkenhead, Liverpool, Deeside.

Alternate Titles

Fire Protection Engineer, Passive Fire Technician, Fire Stopper Engineer.

Additional Information

Future Select recruit in the Compliance / Environmental industry, including LEV / Critical Air / Clean Air / Air Hygiene / Fire Safety. We work with leading clients and candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the market. We welcome candidates with experience across Risk Assessors, Service Engineers, Account Managers, and Business Development/Operational Managers up to Director level.