Trainee Production Operative

FAFS Fire & Security; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fire protection services company located in Greater London is seeking a trainee passive fire specialist. The role involves supporting the fire stopping section with surveying and installations, prioritizing effective communication and teamwork. Candidates should demonstrate strong organizational skills and a commitment to safety in a dynamic working environment. The company offers benefits such as a pension plan and comprehensive employee support.

Benefits

Royal London Pension

Life Assurance 4x Salary

25 Days Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays

Paid Candidate Referral Scheme

Mental Health & Well-being Scheme

Employee Recognition Scheme

Development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Driven and enthusiastic individual who relishes a challenge.
• Capability to work under pressure.
• Experience with manual handling of fire stopping products advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support and learn from peers and management.
• Install fire stopping to manufacturers guidance.
• Administer email correspondence with clients.

Skills

Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

High attention to detail

Strong problem‑solving skills

Customer‑focused attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Service management software

Job description

Job Purpose

FAFS fire and Security require a trainee passive fire specialist to take on an exciting role within the department; the applicant will be required to join the fire stopping section of our passive fire department, and will need to support department operatives in surveying, quoting and installation of fire stopping products across our existing client base in and around London and the South East.

Who are we looking for

A driven and enthusiastic individual who relishes a challenging environment, can work under pressure and works well both in a team environment and on their own.

Responsibilities

• Support and learn from peers and management.
• Install fire stopping to manufacturers guidance and in line with our IFC third‑party accreditation.
• Administer the fire stopping side of a busy department, including email correspondence with clients, quote generation and certification following installation.
• Complete compliant repair and maintenance work in accordance with manufacturer guidance.
• Survey, measure and inspect breaches in fire compartmentation.
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with our Health and Safety system.
• Assist in application of passive fire stopping; practical experience advantageous.
• Manual handling of fire stopping products to and from the area of installation, ensuring the safety of all individuals in the area.
• Removal of redundant fire stopping for disposal.

Who We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. A short online verbal reasoning assessment will be applied to all applicants.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and service management software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• A positive, customer‑focused attitude with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

How we Attract, Reward & Retain Our Employees

At FAFS Fire & Security we recognise the importance of fairly rewarding our employees. We go above and beyond with our remuneration packages that not only meet the needs of a challenging economic climate, but also offer packages, benefits and incentives to support the broad needs of our people, making their everyday lives and futures more comfortable.

• Royal London Pension
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• 25 Days Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays
• Paid Candidate Referral Scheme – up to £1,000 per referral, unlimited referrals.
• Mental Health & Well‑being Scheme
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Development and progression opportunities

A Little More About FAFS Fire & Security

We are a small, regionally focused business which delivers bespoke and reactive service with undivided attention & dedication. We are part of a wider group of businesses within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems industry, enabling us to share best‑practice, learning & development academies, HR specialists and knowledge for constant improvement across the critical service industry.

Big enough to provide but small enough to care.

Our Business Include:

• FAFS Fire & Security – fafsfireandsecurity.com
• Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression – marlowekitchenfiresuppression.com
• Alarm Communications – acl.uk.com
• Clymac – clymac.co.uk
• Morgan Fire Protection – morganfire.co.uk
• Marlowe Smoke Control – marlowe-aov.co.uk
• Marlowe Fire & Security – marlofireandsecurity.com

Equal Opportunities

We strive to create a diverse, inclusive environment to encourage all our employees to be themselves. We celebrate what makes us unique and believe that adopting a culture of inclusion helps us to best serve our customers. We are committed to supporting equal opportunities and welcome reasonable adjustments to enable all applicants to participate in the recruitment process.

Right to Work

Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship.

If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.