Job Title: Fire-Stopping Operative
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Pay/Day Rate: £190 per day
Hours of Work: 7:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
Type: Temporary
Start Date: Immediately
We are recruiting for a qualified and experienced Fire-Stopping Operative to join a respected subcontractor delivering passive fire protection works on a live commercial site in Loughborough. This role requires someone competent with intumescent sealants, batt and mastic systems, and digital reporting systems such as Bolster or Field View.
Duties of a Fire-Stopping Operative
* Carry out fire-stopping works to manufacturer specifications (e.g. Quelfire, Hilti, Rockwool)
* Install fire barriers, mastic, batt, collars, sleeves and wraps around service penetrations
* Work from pre-surveyed fire compartment drawings or follow site instructions
* Accurately record work progress and photo evidence using digital apps (e.g. Bolster)
* Follow all on-site health and safety rules including use of appropriate PPE
* Liaise with supervisors or site managers to complete scheduled tasks to programme
Skills and Experience Required
* Proven experience in passive fire protection, especially fire-stopping installation
* Competent with fire barrier systems, mastic work, and batt/board application
* Experience using Bolster Systems, Field View, or equivalent (preferred)
* Ability to read basic plans and follow technical guidance
* Strong awareness of fire safety regulations and working in live environments
Mandatory:
* Valid CSCS card
* Full PPE (boots, hi-vis, hard hat, safety specs, gloves)
* Ability to speak and read fluent English
* Must have a smartphone with location services enabled for digital logging
What the Client Offers
* Ongoing work with consistent shifts and opportunities for extended projects
* Access to modern fire-stopping tools, materials, and reporting systems
* Supportive site management and professional working conditions
About the Client
Our client is a specialist subcontractor with a national footprint in passive fire protection and compliance services. With growing demand across the East Midlands, they are looking to expand their team with qualified and reliable operatives on a long-term basis.
Next Steps
Apply to this Fire-Stopping Operative role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact our Construction team on 0116 262 3733.
If successful, you will need to digitally register with our agency (if you haven't already done so). If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days, please assume that you have not been successful. We will, however, retain your application for future opportunities.
About Regional Recruitment Services – A Recruitment Agency in the Midlands
This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary, and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website regionalrecruitment.co.uk.
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