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 and fuel card

Paid holidays

Pension contributions

Life insurance

Free legal and financial advice

Job summary

Ian Williams Ltd is seeking an experienced Passive Fire Protection Operative to join our Capital / Planned Refurbishment teams in Dartford. Your role will involve undertaking fire risk assessment remedial works, including fire stopping for varied residential and commercial buildings.

The position offers a competitive basic salary starting at £38,471 and potential earnings up to £42,527 with bonuses and allowances. You'll work in a supportive environment where health and safety standards are paramount.

Join a diverse company that values stability and employee growth, providing opportunities for career advancement within our strong trades community.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of completing fire stopping is essential.
• Membership in FIRAS, IFC, BM TRADA or similar is preferred.
• Ability to work professionally in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire risk assessment remedial works in various buildings.
• Complete fire stopping installations for fire doors and penetrations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Fire stopping experience

Ability to work in confined spaces

Professional working attitude

Full UK Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection

Job description

We’re currently looking for an experienced skilled Passive Fire Protection Operative/ Fire Stopper to join our successful Capital / Planned Refurbishment teams working with our long-standing client in Kent and London, including North London.

You’ll undertake fire risk assessment remedial works, such as fire stopping (breach and penetration sealing) and cavity barriers.

You’ll enjoy a role where every day brings something new. If you thrive when you’re busy and take pride in getting quality work done efficiently, you’ll feel at home with us.

Benefits

• 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
• Plus paid holidays, Pension contributions, Life Insurance
• Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity

The Passive Fire Protection Operative Role

We’re committed to keeping you safe, happy and supported, therefore Health and Safety is paramount throughout the responsibilities of this role, for you, us, and the customer.

• 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.

What you will bring as a Passive Fire Protection Operative

• Previous experience of completing fire stopping is essential, experience in other trades desirable
• A member of either 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 in 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.

Life at Ian Williams

Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the chance to go further with us. Our employees benefit from long-term secured work, due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39 hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings.

We strive to create a strong safety culture, recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award, which gives us a stay culture.

Our Trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You’ll be joining a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, and we’ll support your development both on and off the tools. We are proud our Tradespeople have grown into Business and General Managers. Don’t apply for a job, apply for a career!

Diversity & Equality

Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—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.

Hiring Process

The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the code of practice and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.

We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.

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