Job Opportunity: Specialist Fire Stopper (Bat & Mastic)

Location: Durham & surrounding areas

Pay Rate: £22.00 per hour (CIS)

Hours: Full-time (40+ hours per week, Monday – Friday)

Duration: Ongoing contract

The Opportunity

Are you a qualified Passive Fire Protection Operative looking for an ongoing contract close to home in County Durham?

Search Consultancy is recruiting a specialist Fire Stopper for a major development in Durham. This position focuses on core passive fire protection installation—specifically high-grade mineral wool bat and intumescent mastic penetration sealing across wall, floor, and service voids.

If you hold a valid Blue or Gold CSCS card, an active IPAF ticket, and a proven background in bat and mastic applications, this role offers a consistent £22.00/hr CIS rate with stable, long-term site continuity.

Your Role & Responsibilities

Working on a commercial/multi-room project in Durham, your primary focus will be bringing structural compartments up to tested life-safety fire standards:

• Bat & Mastic Installation: Measuring, cutting, and fitting fire-rated coated mineral wool bat and applying intumescent mastic seals around service penetrations, pipework, cables, and ductwork.

• Linear Gap Sealing: Sealing movement joints, head-of-wall details, and floor-to-wall interfaces using tested fire stopping sealants and backing materials.

• IPAF Operations: Operating scissor lifts or boom lifts safely to execute fire stopping works at height and along elevated service corridors.

• Manufacturer Compliance: Working strictly to technical data sheets, tested details, and manufacturer guidelines to ensure all installations meet strict fire compartmentation rules.

• Quality & Auditing: Maintaining clean, tidy workmanship that easily passes third-party safety audits and sign-offs.

What We’re Looking For

To satisfy site entry and safety regulations, applicants must possess:

• CSCS Card: A valid Blue (Skilled Worker) or Gold (Advanced Craft / NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Passive Fire Protection) CSCS card is strictly mandatory. (Green or Red cards cannot be accepted).

• IPAF Ticket: A valid IPAF card (Categories 3a & 3b) is essential for operating powered access equipment on site.

• Trade Background: Proven hands-on experience in passive fire protection, specifically proficient in high-volume bat and mastic application.

• Tools & PPE: Full professional kit of fire stopping hand tools, battery mastic guns, and standard 5-point PPE.

• Right to Work: Valid proof of right to work in the UK.

Why Work With Search?

• Competitive Rate: £22.00 per hour paid under CIS.

• Ongoing Continuity: Secure long-term work on a stable County Durham project without the stress of short-term covers.

• Convenient Location: Great site accessibility from across Durham, Chester-le-Street, Washington, and the wider A1(M) corridor.

• Dependable Weekly Payroll: Accurate, hassle-free CIS payments processed directly into your bank account every single Friday.

• Dedicated Regional Support: Direct contact with our North East construction team, keeping top fire stoppers continuously employed across local sites.