Details:
- Salary: £22 - 27 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Walsall West Midlands (County)
- Date: 4 hours ago
Description:
Location: Walsall, West Midlands
Pay Rate: £21.00–£27.00 per hour (DOE)
Contract: Temporary / Contract
Sector: Commercial Construction & Passive Fire Protection
Start Date: To be confirmed
The Opportunity
Example Recruitment Group is currently recruiting on behalf of an established passive fire protection specialist looking for experienced Fire Stoppers / Passive Fire Protection Installers to work on commercial projects based in Walsall, West Midlands.
Our client requires skilled operatives with experience carrying out fire stopping installations and compartmentation works across commercial environments.
Projects will predominantly involve offices, schools, hospitals, industrial buildings and other commercial premises rather than domestic properties.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for installing and maintaining passive fire protection systems to help prevent the spread of fire and smoke throughout commercial buildings.
Key responsibilities include:
Installing fire-rated batt and board systems.
Applying fire-rated mastics, sealants and intumescent materials.
Installing fire collars, pipe wraps and penetration sealing systems.
Sealing service penetrations around pipes, cables, ductwork and mechanical or electrical services.
Installing linear gap seals and other approved fire stopping systems.
Carrying out fire compartmentation remedial works.
Identifying damaged, missing or non-compliant fire stopping installations.
Reading and interpreting technical drawings and installation specifications.
Working in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and tested fire stopping systems.
Completing photographic records and installation documentation.
Maintaining high standards of workmanship and health and safety.
Working independently or alongside other passive fire protection operatives.
Candidate Requirements
Essential:
Previous experience working as a Fire Stopper or Passive Fire Protection Installer.
Practical experience installing fire batt, mastic, collars, pipe wraps and penetration sealing systems.
Experience working on commercial construction, refurbishment or maintenance projects.
Good understanding of fire compartmentation and passive fire protection requirements.
Ability to follow technical specifications and manufacturers' installation guidance.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Ability to work independently and manage daily workloads.
Appropriate CSCS card for site access, where required.
Own tools where required by the assignment.
Desirable:
NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection or equivalent relevant qualification.
Experience working under FIRAS, BM TRADA or equivalent third-party certification schemes.
Manufacturer-specific fire stopping training.
Experience working within hospitals, schools, offices or industrial premises.
Experience completing fire stopping remedial works.
Knowledge of installation recording and quality assurance procedures.
What's on Offer?
£21.00–£27.00 per hour, depending on experience.
Contract opportunity based in Walsall.
Predominantly commercial projects.
Opportunity to work with an established passive fire protection specialist.
Potential for ongoing assignments, subject to project requirements.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Fire Stopper or Passive Fire Protection Installer with commercial project experience, we'd be keen to hear from you