Job title: x 4 Fire Stoppers
Job type: Temporary
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Construction
Functional Expertise: Construction Engineering
Skills: Fire Stopper Fireproofing
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Job published: 11-11-2026
Job ID: 70696
Contact name: Leigham Shaughnessy
Phone number: +35314568438
Contact email: leigham@sherlockrecruitment.com

Job Description

Fire Stopper Operatives – Dublin City Centre / Cherrywood

Sherlock Recruitment is currently seeking 4 experienced Fire Stopper Operatives for projects based in Dublin City Centre and Cherrywood.

We are looking for reliable, experienced operatives with knowledge of fire-stopping systems and the installation of passive fire protection materials.

 

Job Details

  • Position: Fire Stopper Operative

  • Location: Dublin City Centre or Cherrywood

  • Number of Positions: 4

  • Start Date: 16th November 2026

  • Duration: Approximately 2 months

  • Working Hours: Project dependent

  • Parking: No parking available in Dublin City Centre

  • Induction: Dependent on site location

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

  • Installing fire-rated mastic around pipes, cables and service penetrations.

  • Cutting and installing fire batt boards into openings in walls and floors.

  • Installing intumescent pipe collars and fire sleeves.

  • Fire stopping around electrical cables and cable trays.

  • Sealing openings around ventilation ductwork.

  • Installing fire pillows and cavity barriers.

  • Sealing gaps between fire-rated walls, floors and ceilings.

  • Installing fire-rated joint systems.

  • Measuring, cutting and preparing openings for fire-stopping materials.

  • Reading fire-stopping drawings and identifying required installation locations.

  • Applying the correct tested fire-stopping system for each penetration.

  • Taking photographs of completed works for QA records.

  • Inspecting completed installations and correcting any defects.

 

Requirements & Certifications

Candidates must hold the following valid certifications:

  • Safe Pass

  • Manual Handling

  • IPAF

  • Working at Heights

 

Previous experience in fire stopping or passive fire protection is essential.

Candidates should have practical experience installing fire-stopping systems, be capable of reading drawings and maintain high standards of workmanship and health and safety.

 

How to Apply

 

Wesley

Sean Rogers