Fire Stopper

Fire Stopper

Agency: Search Consultancy

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Search Consultancy is looking for an experienced, time-served Fire Stopper specialising in batt and mastic systems to join an active development in Newcastle upon Tyne. We are partnering with a specialist subcontractor requiring an attentive passive fire protection operative capable of carrying out high-quality installations at pace.

If you are a Fire Stopper who takes pride in neat, fully compliant penetration sealing, understands strict fire safety regulations, and wants to lock in high daily earnings with weekend overtime boosts, we have an immediate short-term contract available now.

The Role

• Batt & Mastic Installation: Cutting, fitting, and sealing high-density coated batt and intumescent mastic around mechanical, electrical, and plumbing service penetrations.

• Passive Fire Protection: Ensuring all fire-stopping systems strictly adhere to manufacturer technical datasheets and site structural fire strategy specifications.

• Quality & Handover: Delivering neat, tag-ready, and fully compliant installs ready for third-party QA inspections and client sign-off.

• Site Safety: Working safely around busy commercial/residential build areas, adhering strictly to site RAMS, and maintaining a clean work environment.

Requirements

• CSCS Card: A valid CSCS Card (Fire Stopper / Skilled Worker) is mandatory.

• Experience: Proven track record in passive fire stopping, specifically with high-volume batt and mastic applications on live sites.

• Tools & Kit: Full professional tool kit (caulking guns, serrated knives, measuring tools) and standard 5-point PPE.

• Reliability: Strong work ethic, punctual, and available to commit to continuous day shifts including weekend overtime where required.

• Right to Work: Must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Why Work With Search?

• High Daily Rates: Paying £200.00 per day for standard weekday shifts, plus an uplifted rate for weekend work to boost your take-home pay on this short-term run.

• Weekly Pay: Reliable, on-time payments hitting your account every Friday via CIS.

• North East Network: Our dedicated regional desk ensures you stay connected for upcoming passive fire protection contracts across Newcastle and Tyneside as this project completes.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age