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Fire Stopping Engineer

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United Kingdom , Manchester

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40000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

A growing fire safety specialist is seeking a motivated Fire Stopping Engineer to join their expanding passive fire protection team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Stopping Engineer who is looking to develop within the fire safety sector, with ongoing training and accreditation support available.

Job Responsibility:

  • Installing, inspecting, and repairing fire stopping systems across a range of buildings and sites
  • Help maintain the integrity of fire-rated walls, floors, joints, and service penetrations
  • Ensuring works are completed to a high standard and in line with relevant fire safety regulations
  • Work closely with site teams and management, providing updates on progress, delays, and completed works
  • Representing the business professionally at all times

Requirements:

  • NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection, preferred
  • FIRAS card, beneficial but not essential
  • Experience with fire barriers, Rockwool curtains, or ablative batt work
  • Ability to read drawings and follow fire safety plans
  • Knowledge of approved fire-resistant materials
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Good communication and time management skills
  • A punctual, polite, and professional approach
  • Willingness to use PDA/software systems

Nice to have:

FIRAS card

What we offer:
  • Company vehicle, where applicable
  • 31 days annual leave, including bank holidays
  • Stakeholder pension scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay
  • Health and wellbeing programme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
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On-site work
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