Job Description:

Fire Stopper

Agency: Search Consultancy

Location: Sunderland

Search Consultancy is looking for an experienced, time-served Fire Stopper to join a major commercial development in Sunderland. We are partnering with a top-tier specialist fire protection contractor requiring a skilled operative capable of delivering compliant, high-spec passive fire protection solutions on a fast-paced project.

If you are a Fire Stopper who takes pride in installation accuracy, understands strict structural fire-stopping standards, and wants to lock in a solid, long-term run of local work with excellent earnings, we have immediate starts available now.

The Role

• Passive Fire Protection Scope: Installing batt and mastic systems, fire collars, wraps, compounding, and structural steel fire protection across commercial units.

• Service Penetrations: Sealing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing penetrations through fire-rated walls, floors, and compartments to specification.

• Technical Compliance: Working strictly to product datasheets, manufacturer guidelines, and site drawings to ensure all installations meet strict fire safety regulations.

• Quality & QA: Ensuring clean, fully compliant finishes ready for third-party accreditation inspections and site sign-off.

• Site Safety: Maintaining high safety standards when working at height and navigating commercial construction environments.

Requirements

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

• IPAF Ticket: A valid IPAF license (3a/3b) is mandatory for working at height via MEWPs.

• Confined Spaces: A Confined Spaces certificate is highly preferred/desirable, though not strictly essential.

• Experience: Proven track record in commercial passive fire stopping and penetration sealing.

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

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

Why Work With Search?

• Exceptional Earning Potential: Strong rate of £25.00 per hour (CIS) on a stable, long-term commercial project.

• Steady Pipeline: We work with leading fire protection and fit-out contractors across the North East; when one site wraps up, we aim to move you straight to the next project.

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

• Wearside Experts: Our dedicated regional desk ensures you stay busy on local sites across Sunderland and the wider Wearside area.

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