Fire Stopping & FRA Works Technician
Salary: £44,664 + excellent benefits
Contract: Permanent
Location: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire
Hours: 42.5 hours per week. Full‑time, mobile role.
Van & fuel card included for business use
Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?
At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.
Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve
If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Fire Stopping Specialist with strong passive fire protection knowledge and proven fire safety compliance experience. This is not a general carpentry role - it is focused on delivering compliant fire stopping, fire compartmentation works, assisted fire door maintenance and associated fire risk actions across occupied homes.
You’ll need to understand fire stopping systems, correct installation methods, manufacturer guidance and the importance of evidencing work to BM Trada, FIRAS or equivalent standards. If you’re a qualified fire stopping professional who takes pride in safe, accurate and high-quality work, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Our Compliance Team is responsible for ensuring our homes meet all Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) requirements and remain safe for residents. In this role, you’ll focus on completing fire stopping and passive fire protection actions across our housing stock, alongside assisting with fire door works and associated maintenance, helping us maintain compliant compartmentation and protect residents in the event of a fire.
You’ll work on projects across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, usually staying in one area until the project is complete before moving to the next. The work will often take place in communal areas and occupied homes. So professionalism, clear communication and care for residents are essential.
Compartmentation and working conditions
A strong understanding of fire compartmentation is essential. You’ll need to recognise how walls, floors, ceilings, service penetrations, risers, cupboards and voids contribute to the overall fire strategy and ensure any fire stopping works maintain the integrity of those compartments.
The role will also involve working in tight or restricted spaces, including service cupboards, risers, ceiling voids and other access-limited areas. You’ll need to be comfortable working carefully and safely in these environments while maintaining high standards of workmanship and accurate evidence records.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience In
Fire stopping installation
Assisting in fire door installation
Assisting in fire door maintenance
Installing and repairing plasterboard ceilings, walls and substrates
Minor FRA‑related maintenance
Certifying all work to FIRAS / BM Trada standards
Working safely and independently across occupied homes
Completing reactive and scheduled FRA repairs
Following manufacturer guidance, codes of practice and regulations
Reporting additional works and maintaining accurate records
Providing excellent customer service to residents
Maintaining your van, PPE and equipment
Occasionally working safely in tight, restricted or difficult-to-access areas such as risers, cupboards and ceiling voids
Must haves (non‑negotiable)
Experience completing FIRAS/BM Trada or equivalent certified fire safety work
Experience in repairs and maintenance within housing
Experience working in communal areas and occupied homes
Good IT skills and able to document works efficiently on forms provided
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
Full manual UK driving licence
Strong customer service and communication skills
Good understanding of Health & Safety and safe working methods
Comfortable working in tight spaces, restricted access areas and voids where required
Competent person with extensive knowledge and practical experience in passive fire protection
Strong knowledge of fire compartmentation, service penetrations and maintaining fire-resisting barriers
Nice to haves:
Third party accredited fire Door Maintenance Certification
Third party accredited fire Door Installation Certification
Third party accredited fire Stopping Installation Certification
Relevant City & Guilds Part 1 & 2, NVQ2 or equivalent trade qualification
Clean driving licence
Experience working with landlords, supply chain partners or social housing teams
Benefits
At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.
annual salary: £44,664 annual salary
25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)
Life cover and income protection
Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:
Mental Health First Aiders available to support
Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
Peer-recognition rewards platform
Paid professional subscription (one per year)
Working Hours
42.5 hours per week
Monday - Friday
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.
Closing Date: 31st August, 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.
