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30-35K PA
Location: North/East London and surrounding areas
Overview:
Our client, a leading company in the fire security industry, is seeking an experienced and skilled Fire Stopper to join their team. This role is based in North/East London and surrounding areas, offering an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects. If you have experience in passive fire protection and are dedicated to maintaining safety standards, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installation of Firestopping Materials: Apply firestopping materials such as batt, mastic, fire seals, and flexible cavity barriers to seal gaps around penetrations in walls, floors, and ceilings.
- Blueprint Interpretation: Accurately read and interpret construction plans to identify areas that require firestopping solutions.
- Adhere to Fire Safety Regulations: Follow building codes and industry standards to ensure all firestopping installations are compliant with fire safety regulations.
- Quality Control: Ensure the correct installation of firestopping materials through thorough inspections, documentation, and adherence to quality standards.
- Problem-Solving: Identify challenges on-site and address unique situations that could affect the effectiveness of firestopping, ensuring that the integrity of fire barriers is maintained.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other construction professionals to address firestopping concerns and communicate potential issues or requirements.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of different firestopping products, their application methods, and limitations.
- Physical Ability: Comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights, and performing manual labor as required on construction sites.
- Attention to Detail: Ensure precise and accurate installation of firestopping materials to maintain fire barrier integrity.
- Communication Skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with site managers, other trades, and construction professionals, ensuring clear communication of any firestopping-related issues
- NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection (or equivalent).
- CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme).
- FIRAS (Fire Industry Association Registered Applicator Scheme) certification (preferred).
- Construction sites, working on various building projects including residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
- Exposure to varying weather conditions and potential hazards associated with construction environments.
- 30-35K Salary based on experience.
- Van and fuel card provided.
- Opportunity for career progression within a growing company.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
