Fire Stopping Engineer

Target Maintenance; Silsoe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maintenance provider located in Silsoe is seeking a Fire Stopper to join their dedicated fire safety team. This mobile role involves preventing the spread of fire by installing fire-rated materials at various sites. Ideal candidates will have a background in construction or maintenance and a willingness to learn. Benefits include a company van, day rate of £180 - £200, and a supportive team atmosphere. A full UK driving license is preferred due to travel requirements.

Benefits

Company van & fuel card

Day rate of approximately £180 - £200

Company uniform & PPE

Tablet/phone provided

Overtime opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in fire stopping or construction/maintenance work is helpful but not essential.
• Practical, hands-on skills and reliability are valued.
• Full UK driving license preferred due to travel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fire stopping works to walls, floors, and service penetrations.
• Install fire-rated sealants, collars, wraps, and batt.
• Follow basic drawings and manufacturer guidelines.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean and safe.

Skills

Experience in fire stopping

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Good timekeeping

Job description

About Us

At Target Maintenance, we provide property and facility maintenance alongside fire safety solutions to the commercial and property management sector. Our coverage spans from the South Coast to Birmingham, and we work across a range of commercial and residential properties.

We have a friendly, supportive, and down-to-earth working culture where people are trusted to get on with their work and are supported by the wider team.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Fire Stopper to join our fire safety team. This is a hands‑on, site‑based role carrying out fire stopping works to help prevent the spread of fire and smoke through buildings.

Fire stopping involves sealing gaps and openings around pipes, cables, walls, and floors using specialist fire‑rated materials. Experience is useful, but we are also open to people with a construction or maintenance background who are willing to learn.

This is a mobile role, working across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out fire stopping works to walls, floors, and service penetrations
• Install fire‑rated sealants, collars, wraps, batt, and other fire stopping products
• Follow basic drawings, instructions, and manufacturer guidelines
• Ensure work areas are kept clean, safe, and tidy
• General drylining tasks (with fire board)
• Take photos and record completed works using a tablet or phone
• Work safely and follow company health & safety procedures
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and site contacts

Desired Skills & Experience

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds. The following are helpful but not essential:

• Experience in fire stopping or construction / maintenance work
• Practical, hands‑on skills and good attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Good timekeeping and reliability
• Full UK driving licence (preferred due to travel)

Benefits may include:

• Company van & fuel card
• Day rate (contract): approx. £180 - £200 per day DOE
• Company uniform & PPE
• Tablet / phone provided
• Overtime opportunities
• Supportive team environment

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Target Maintenance is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.