Passive Fire Protection Operative / Firestopper

Ian Williams Ltd.; Dartford; On-site; GBP 38,471 - 42,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Paid holidays

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Free legal and financial advice

Free counselling via Lighthouse Charity

Job summary

Ian Williams Ltd. is seeking a Passive Fire Protection Operative in Dartford. The role entails undertaking fire risk assessment remedial works in residential and commercial buildings, including performing fire stopping installations. Candidates must have experience in fire stopping and hold an NVQ level 2 in Passive Fire Protection, along with a full UK driving licence.

The position offers a competitive salary of £38,471 for a 39-hour week, with potential on-target earnings up to £42,527, including bonuses and allowances.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of completing fire stopping is essential.
• Ability to work professionally in various environments.
• Possession of a full current UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire risk assessment remedial works in various buildings.
• Complete fire stopping installations on doors and penetrations.
• Ensure health and safety regulations are met.

Skills

Fire stopping experience

Professional conduct

Ability to work in confined spaces

Education

NVQ level 2 in Passive Fire Protection

Tools

PDA for work management

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Benefits

At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job: Competitive basic salary of £38,471 for a 39‑hour working week.

• On‑target earnings up to £42,527 with bonus, travel and fare allowance
• Company van, fuel card, and travel expenses
• Uniform and PPE provided, no charge, and PDA to manage your work effectively
• Paid holidays, pension contributions, life insurance
• Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity

Responsibilities

Undertaking fire risk assessment remedial works within a variety of residential and commercial buildings, including working in small and confined spaces.

Work with the FRA team to deliver an expanding programme for many key clients. This will include completing fire stopping installations, fire stopping to fire doors and small to large penetrations.

Ensure health and safety regulations are met as well as best practice standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous experience of completing fire stopping is essential; experience in other trades desirable.
• Member of FIRAS, IFC, BM TRADA or similar with an NVQ level 2 in Passive Fire Protection, preferred.
• Ability to work professionally and considerately in a range of environments, including at times confined spaces and vulnerable tenant’s homes, within Social Housing settings.
• Possession of a full current UK driving licence which is essential to undertake the role of Passive Fire Protection Operative.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment; it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.