QA Inspector / Technical Assistant
£40,000–£50,000 per annum | Full-Time | 40 hours per week | Competitive Salary & Benefits | Excellent Development Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking a QA Inspector / Technical Assistant to support our compliance programme through quality assurance checks, installation assessments, installer competency reviews, improvement sign-off, and technical guidance for internal teams and external stakeholders.
What You’ll DoQuality Assurance
· Carry out QA checks on fire compartmentation installations in line with internal procedures, manufacturer instructions, certification body requirements, and industry guidance.
· Assist with external certification body compliance processes and audits, including FIRAS requirements.
· Provide technical information to operations teams, including specific installation details and best-practice guidance under the direction of the Technical Consultant.
· Assist with the preparation of O&M manuals for issue to clients at project completion.
Technical Assistance
· Assess installer technical competence, identifying, overseeing, and signing off improvement processes where required.
· Deliver training and on-site technical briefings to installation teams to strengthen knowledge and support awareness of current and newly developed solutions and guidance.
· Carry out pre-commencement site audits to advise on products and solutions suitable for site and client requirements.
· Assist the Quality Assurance Technician and Technical Consultant in producing passive fire protection project-specific designs by selecting suitable products to meet performance requirements.
· Adopt best working practices to maintain adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards and accreditations, while supporting compliance with health and safety rules and regulations.
General Responsibilities
· Communicate quality standards clearly and professionally to clients.
· Participate in relevant internal and external meetings as required.
· Identify and complete job-related training and development needs.
· Carry out any other ad hoc duties as required.
What You’ll BringEssential
· Minimum A-Level education, or equivalent/higher qualification.
· Experience in a similar role.
· Ideally 3+ years’ experience within the firestopping industry.
· Basic understanding of internal fit-out systems or MEPH.
· Confident communication skills, including the ability to lead smaller client meetings.
· Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach.
Desirable
· Passive Fire Protection experience.
· Design Management exposure.
· IFE Level 2 qualification.
· CSCS card.
· Experience with field tools and digital recording platforms such as Onetrace and Bolster.
· Experience with CDEs, such as Aconex or Viewpoint.
· Familiarity with BIM/model viewer tools such as Dalux, Navisworks, Revizto, or Autodesk Forma.
What We Offer
· A clear development pathway into specialist Passive Fire Protection and technical roles.
· Continuous training and CPD, including support for industry-recognised qualifications.
· Exposure to a wide range of construction projects alongside experienced fire engineering professionals.
· A friendly, collaborative, and knowledge-sharing team culture.
· Opportunities to take on greater responsibility, including client-facing work.
· Competitive salary and benefits that grow with your progression.
Benefits
· Company pension
· Free parking
· On-site parking
· Profit sharing
· Sick pay
Who We Are
Golden Thread Fire Delay is a market leader in Passive Fire Protection. For over 30 years, we have delivered trusted, high-quality fire protection services across the healthcare, commercial, residential, education, student accommodation, industrial, and infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on getting it right first time, maintaining long-standing client relationships, and delivering work to the highest standards. Our expertise helps clients manage, deliver, and oversee passive fire protection effectively, supporting the creation of a robust Golden Thread of Information for life-safety fire components within buildings.
Location: Unit 6, Everik Business Centre, Prospect Way, Hutton, Essex CM13 1XG
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Brentwood CM13 1XG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Firestopping: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
