Job Title: Firestopping Engineer
Location: UK wide
Reports To: Passive Department Manager
Department: Passive Fire Department
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000.00 – £32,000.00 (depending on experience) + Benefits

About Firerite (UK) Ltd

Firerite is passionate about life safety and is a leading provider of fire safety solutions,
dedicated to protecting people, property, and the environment. We deliver expert services
across fire detection, fire alarm systems, extinguishers, and risk assessments, all in line with
national fire safety standards.

We are accredited to ISO 9001 and are currently working towards achieving ISO 45001
(Occupational Health and Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management). We are also
certified under key BAFE schemes, including SP101, SP203-1, and SP205, demonstrating
our commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Role Summary

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Fire Stopping Engineer to join our growing fire
protection team. This is a hands-on, entry-level role ideal for someone who is looking to build
a career in fire safety and passive fire protection.

As a Fire Stopping Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining fire safety integrity across a
range of sites.

• Installing fire-resistant systems to seal openings and joints in buildings, to help
  prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and heat, ensuring that fire-rated walls and floors
  perform as intended and improving overall building safety.
• Representing Firerite with professionalism and pride, ensuring client satisfaction at
  every stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Install firestopping to seal gaps in walls and floors
• Prevent spread of fire, smoke, and heat
• Read drawings and follow fire safety plans
• Use approved fire-resistant materials
• Inspect and repair existing firestopping
• Ensure compliance with safety regulationsTo consistently achieve agreed performance targets
• To sell and promote all of Fire-rite’s services to new and existing customers
• To keep the Passive Fire Protection Manager up to date on progress or potential delays

Key Skills & Attributes

• NVQ level 2 in Passive Fire Protection preferred
• Firas card preferred but not required
• Previous experience in fire barrier systems i.e. Rockwell Curtains preferred
• Previous experience in ablative batt work preferred
• Willingness to learn related software on PDA
• Full driving licence
• Good communication skills
• The applicant should be able to manage his own diary, be punctual, polite and keen to work as part of a busy fire safety team.

What We Offer

• Be part of a leading company: FireRite is a respected name in fire safety, offering you the chance to make a real impact.
• Ongoing professional training and accreditation support
• Team environment: You’ll join a collaborative, friendly, and high-performing team where your contribution matters.
• Company uniform and PPE provided

Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Company vehicle where applicable.
• Tools, uniform, and PPE provided.
• 31 days (including Bank Holidays)
• Stakeholder pension scheme.
• Company events
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Perkbox - an employee benefits and reward scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay
• A supportive and forward-thinking team environment.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to play a key role in the future growth of FireRite, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV and cover letter to: HR@firerite.co.uk