Job title: Fire Stoppers
Job type: Temporary
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Construction
Functional Expertise: Construction
Skills: Fire proofing
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Job published: 11-11-2026
Job ID: 70729
Contact name: Leigham Shaughnessy
Phone number: +35314568438
Contact email: leigham@sherlockrecruitment.com

Job Description

Fire Stopper Operatives – Cork

 

Sherlock Recruitment is currently seeking 3 experienced Fire Stopper Operatives for a project based in Cork.

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: Cork

  • Number of Positions: 3

  • Start Date: 16th November 2026

  • Duration: Approximately 2 months

  • Induction: Site dependent

 

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 around plastic drainage and plumbing pipes.

  • Installing fire sleeves around pipes and other services.

  • Fire stopping around electrical cables and cable trays.

  • Sealing openings around ventilation ductwork.

  • Installing fire pillows around cable penetrations.

  • Installing cavity barriers to prevent fire spreading through concealed spaces.

  • 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 also:

  • Have practical experience installing fire-stopping systems.

  • Be capable of working from drawings and site instructions.

  • Have a good understanding of construction site health and safety.

  • Be reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team.

  • Maintain a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail.

 

How to Apply

 

Wesley

Sean Rogers