Jobs in Melling

Fortus Recruitment are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the repairs & maintenance industry.

We are currently working on behalf of a Local Authority.

My client is looking to appoint an experienced Passive Fire Surveyor to support a large-scale fire compliance programme across the North West.

The project consists of over 20 sites of varying sizes, predominantly within the healthcare sector, located across Stoke, Manchester, Preston, Liverpool, and up towards the lower Lake District. The majority of the work will be concentrated around the Manchester and Preston areas.

The Role:

You will be responsible for carrying out detailed surveys of fire doors, fire stopping systems, and compartmentation within occupied buildings. This will include both intrusive and non-intrusive inspections, identifying defects and compliance issues, and producing comprehensive digital reports.

Key responsibilities include:

Conducting fire door and fire stopping surveys across multiple sites.
Inspecting compartment walls, ceilings, floors, and service penetrations.
Identifying breaches in compartmentation and non-compliant installations.
Producing detailed reports, photographic evidence, and remedial schedules using digital platforms such as Bolster.
Reviewing manufacturer details and ensuring installations align with tested solutions and industry standards.
Working closely with project teams and senior management throughout the survey programme.
Ensuring all findings comply with current fire safety legislation and passive fire protection standards.
What We're Looking For:

Strong technical knowledge of passive fire protection, compartmentation, fire doors, and penetration sealing.
Previous experience carrying out passive fire surveys, compartmentation surveys, or fire door inspections.
Relevant qualifications such as FDIS, ASFP, or Level 2/3 Passive Fire Protection certifications.
Experience using reporting software such as Bolster, One Trace, or similar digital systems.
Good understanding of passive fire products, manufacturers, and tested details.
Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel across the North West region.
Desirable Experience:

FIRAS, BM TRADA, or other industry-recognised accreditations.
CSCS Card.
Experience working within healthcare, social housing, education, or other occupied environments.
Ability to accurately measure fire doors and interpret door schedules.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business delivering a significant fire compliance programme across a diverse property portfolio.

Please send your CV for consideration or call the office and ask Ella for more details.

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer