Better places, thriving communities.We are looking for an experienced Engineer to work as a member of the Mitie Fire Operations Field service team. You'll ensure effective delivery of PPM, Reactive calls and additional Small Works, ensuring compliance with all Legal and Regulatory requirements.You'll be expected to carry out routine servicing, testing, inspection, repairs, and installation fire stopping to the relevant legislative and qualitative standards, alongside appropriate documentation and records in a timely and appropriate manner. You should have excellent communication skills, alongside basic Bolster literacy.You should be capable of working to high levels of Health and Safety Requirements and having previous experience in a similar role carrying out PPM, reactive calls and Small Works in the Fire stopping industry. Service test and inspection experience to the relevant standards/codes are also expected including. You will also be expected to actively attend and participate in any company-initiated training to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technical aspects of the role.The ideal candidate would have previous experience with PPM, Accident Reporting, or RAMS, alongside following Health and Safety Legislation, preferably in the engineering field. Sharing technical and problem-solving abilities and knowledge with colleagues alongside an ability to take initiative and work with little supervision is also ideal.Job PurposeTo carry out the installation, inspection, and maintenance of passive fire protection systems across healthcare environments, ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and hospital-specific standards. The role requires flexibility in working across multiple hospital sites as needed.Key ResponsibilitiesInstall and maintain fire stopping systems including sealants, fire collars, wraps, and barriers.Conduct fire compartmentation surveys and remedial works in accordance with HTM 05-02 and relevant British Standards.Accurately document all works using digital tools and update fire strategy drawings where applicable.Work collaboratively with hospital estates teams, contractors, and clinical staff to ensure minimal disruption to healthcare services.Ensure all work is carried out in line with infection prevention and control protocols.Travel to other hospital or healthcare sites as required to support fire safety compliance.Essential Skills & ExperienceExperience in passive fire protection and fire stopping techniques.Familiarity with fire safety regulations and standards (e.g., BS 476, BS EN 1366, HTM 05-02).Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.Desirable QualificationsFIRAS, BM TRADA, or equivalent third-party accreditation.CSCS card or equivalent site safety certification.Previous experience working in live healthcare or sensitive environments.What We OfferOngoing training and development opportunities.Travel expenses covered for work at alternate sites.Supportive and safety-focused working environment.Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.Join our Mitie Team.Together our diversity makes us stronger.
Job Title
Fire Stopping Technician