Fire Stopping & FRA Works Technician

Lifestone Homes Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van & fuel card for business use

40-hour week

Mobile working across Buckinghamshire,

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Lifestone Homes is hiring a Fire Stopping & FRA Works Technician to deliver compliant fire stopping and passive fire protection across occupied homes in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The role focuses on fire compartmentation, fire door maintenance and evidence recording, with a mobile field-based schedule and a 40-hour week.

You’ll work to FIRAS/BM Trada standards, carry a UK driving licence, and utilise a van and fuel card.

Qualifications

• Experience completing FIRAS/BM Trada or equivalent certified fire safety work.
• Experience in repairs and maintenance within housing.
• Experience working in communal areas and occupied homes.
• Good IT skills and able to document works efficiently on forms provided.
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines.
• Full manual UK driving licence.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and safe working methods.
• Comfortable working in tight spaces and restricted access areas.
• Competent person with extensive knowledge and practical experience in passive fire protection.
• Strong knowledge of fire compartmentation, service penetrations and maintaining fire-resisting barriers.

Responsibilities

• Complete fire stopping and passive fire protection actions across housing stock.
• Assist with fire door works and maintenance.
• Maintain evidence records and report on progress.

Skills

Fir as/BM Trada certified fire safety

Housing maintenance experience

Communal/occupied homes

IT skills/document works

Independent working

UK driving licence

Customer service

Health & Safety awareness

Tight spaces experience

Passive fire protection knowledge

Fire compartmentation knowledge

Education

City & Guilds Part 1 & 2 / NVQ2

Job description

Fire Stopping & FRA Works Technician Salary: £44,664 + Excellent Benefits

Contract: Permanent

Location: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire

Hours: 40 hours per week. Full‑time, mobile role.

Van & fuel card included for business use

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At Lifestone Homes, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Fire Stopping Specialist with strong passive fire protection knowledge and proven fire safety compliance experience. This is not a general carpentry role - it is focused on delivering compliant fire stopping, fire compartmentation works, assisted fire door maintenance and associated fire risk actions across occupied homes. You’ll need to understand fire stopping systems, correct installation methods, manufacturer guidance and the importance of evidencing work to BM Trada, FIRAS or equivalent standards. If you’re a qualified fire stopping professional who takes pride in safe, accurate and high-quality work, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Our Compliance Team is responsible for ensuring our homes meet all Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) requirements and remain safe for residents. In this role, you’ll focus on completing fire stopping and passive fire protection actions across our housing stock, alongside assisting with fire door works and associated maintenance, helping us maintain compliant compartmentation and protect residents in the event of a fire. You’ll work on projects across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire and surrounding counties, usually staying in one area until the project is complete before moving to the next. The work will often take place in communal areas and occupied homes. So professionalism, clear communication and care for residents are essential.

Compartmentation and working conditions

A strong understanding of fire compartmentation is essential. You’ll need to recognise how walls, floors, ceilings, service penetrations, risers, cupboards and voids contribute to the overall fire strategy and ensure any fire stopping works maintain the integrity of those compartments. The role will also involve working in tight or restricted spaces, including service cupboards, risers, ceiling voids and other access-limited areas. You’ll need to be comfortable working carefully and safely in these environments while maintaining high standards of workmanship and accurate evidence records.

What We’re Looking For

Experience In

• Fire stopping installation
• Assisting in fire door installation
• Assisting in fire door maintenance
• Installing and repairing plasterboard ceilings, walls and substrates
• Minor FRA‑related maintenance
• Certifying all work to FIRAS / BM Trada standards
• Working safely and independently across occupied homes
• Completing reactive and scheduled FRA repairs
• Following manufacturer guidance, codes of practice and regulations
• Reporting additional works and maintaining accurate records
• Providing excellent customer service to residents
• Maintaining your van, PPE and equipment
• Occasionally working safely in tight, restricted or difficult-to-access areas such as risers, cupboards and ceiling voids

Must haves (non‑negotiable)

• Experience completing FIRAS/BM Trada or equivalent certified fire safety work
• Experience in repairs and maintenance within housing
• Experience working in communal areas and occupied homes
• Good IT skills and able to document works efficiently on forms provided
• Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
• Full manual UK driving licence
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and safe working methods
• Comfortable working in tight spaces, restricted access areas and voids where required
• Competent person with extensive knowledge and practical experience in passive fire protection
• Strong knowledge of fire compartmentation, service penetrations and maintaining fire‑resisting barriers

Nice to haves:

• Third party accredited fire Door Maintenance Certification
• Third party accredited fire Door Installation Certification
• Third party accredited fire Stopping Installation Certification
• Relevant City & Guilds Part 1 & 2, NVQ2 or equivalent trade qualification
• Clean driving licence
• Experience working with landlords, supply chain partners or social housing teams

Benefits

At Lifestone Homes, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, development, finances and work-life balance.

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days
• 30 days annual leave from day one for Head of Service, Assistant Director and Director roles
• Christmas closure in addition to your annual leave entitlement
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year
• Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions
• Annual performance bonus scheme, recognising individual contributions and achievements
• Enhanced family-friendly leave, including maternity and paternity benefits
• Health Cash Plan with support for everyday healthcare costs, virtual health services, gym discounts and free cover for up to four dependent children
• Life assurance worth three times your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential support for your mental, physical and financial wellbeing
• Flexible and hybrid working, helping you balance work and personal commitments
• £200 annual flexible benefits allowance to spend through our benefits platform
• Generous sick pay and income protection cover
• Essential car user allowance and business mileage payments for eligible roles

And that's just the beginning! We also offer:

• Salary sacrifice car leasing scheme with electric and hybrid vehicle options
• Funded training, professional qualifications and apprenticeships
• Two paid Giving Back Days each year to support local communities and charitable causes
• Up to 5 days paid carers leave
• Up to 5 days paid emergency childcare leave
• Paid professional membership or subscription (one per year)
• Peer recognition and reward programme
• Sabbatical opportunities for eligible colleagues
• Mental Health First Aiders across the organisation
• Modern office facilities, including free parking and EV charging where available

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week
• 08:00 - 17:00 Monday - Friday

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required. Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made. Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date:

16th November, 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.