Fire Stopper / Fire Stopping Engineer in Chelmsford, Essex

EA Associates are working with a well-established contractor to recruit a Fire Stopper / Fire Stopping Engineer for its newly formed Passive Fire Protection team.

This is an opportunity to join a growing specialist division with the support of an established business behind it. The contractor is looking for someone who takes pride in their workmanship, understands the importance of correct installation and wants to build a long-term career within the team.

For an experienced installer with the right approach, there will be scope to take on additional responsibility and progress towards a supervisory role as the division expands.

The Role

You will carry out fire stopping installations and remedial works, working closely with the Contracts Manager and wider site team to deliver a consistent standard of work.

Alongside installation, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate records and highlighting any site conditions that prevent works being completed in line with the specified detail.

Responsibilities will include:

• Installing fire stopping systems to service penetrations, linear joints and other specified locations.

• Working with systems such as fire-rated batt and mastic, collars, wraps and sealants, within your training and competence.

• Preparing work areas and checking that substrates, openings and services are suitable for the specified system.

• Completing remedial works to defective or incomplete fire stopping installations.

• Following manufacturer instructions, approved installation details and project specifications.

• Checking your own work and raising queries where site conditions differ from the approved detail.

• Recording completed installations through photographs, location references and relevant installation records.

• Reading and working from drawings, work schedules and site instructions.

• Following site health and safety requirements and maintaining clean, organised work areas.

• Working professionally around other trades, client representatives and building occupants.

About You

You will have hands-on fire stopping experience and a good understanding of the materials and systems you install. You should be reliable, detail-focused and comfortable working independently while remaining part of a wider team.

You will understand that accurate installation records are an essential part of the job and be willing to raise issues when something requires clarification.

A relevant passive fire protection qualification, manufacturer training and a valid CSCS card would be advantageous. Experience supporting other installers or taking responsibility on site would also be welcomed.

What’s on Offer

• A permanent PAYE position.

• A competitive salary and package reflecting your experience.

• The backing of a well-established contractor.

• The chance to join a specialist team at an early stage.

• Opportunities to develop your skills, take on responsibility and progress into supervision.

For more information or a confidential discussion, contact Rupert at EA Associates.