careers

Build Your Career in Structural Steel Fire Protection

FireCoatings is a specialist contractor delivering structural-steel preparation and intumescent coating work across commercial and industrial projects. We are building a team that values practical skill, responsible site behaviour and work completed to clearly defined requirements.

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why work here

Why Work at FireCoatings

Our work combines practical application with an understanding of coating systems, steel condition, site controls and quality records. We support people in developing the knowledge and skills required for their role.

ONGOING SUPPORT

Training, Development & Progression

Role-Specific Training & Development

Training and development are planned around the individual’s role, existing experience and responsibilities. This may combine supervised site experience, internal instruction and recognised external training.

Depending on the role, development may include CSCS, relevant IPAF categories, SSSTS or SMSTS, NVQ pathways and product or application training. Any agreed funding and timescales are confirmed individually.

Opportunities to Develop

As the business develops, opportunities may arise across application, supervision, project coordination, estimating and quality records. Progression depends on competence, performance, business need and available positions.

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Meaningful Responsibility

Work With Real Responsibility

Structural fire-protection work forms part of a building’s wider fire-safety strategy. Everyone in our team is expected to understand their responsibilities, follow the agreed controls and raise concerns when something is not right.

Safety, Standards & Culture

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Safety, Quality & Professional Conduct

Our teams work under defined RAMS, site rules, supervision and quality arrangements. We expect professional conduct, clear communication and active participation in maintaining safe working conditions.

A Respectful Working Environment

We aim to create a respectful and collaborative environment where people can communicate openly, contribute ideas and receive support when work or development issues arise.

Working as One Team

Good site delivery depends on people communicating and supporting one another. We encourage positive working relationships through day-to-day teamwork and wider team activities.

Apprenticeships & Early Careers

Developing Future Coating SpecialistsBuilding the Next Generation of Fire Protection Specialists

Where suitable apprenticeship or early-career positions are available, we combine structured learning with supervised practical experience.Apprenticeships are a key part of our long-term growth strategy. We are committed to developing new talent through structured, supported apprenticeship pathways that combine site experience with technical learning.

Apprentices can gain experience of preparation, coating application, equipment, site controls and project records while working towards the requirements of their agreed programme.

Worker in protective suit, mask, and gloves spraying white intumescent fire-resistant coating on a ceiling beam.

Construction site with white steel beams, orange lift, ladders, and stacked building materials.

Workers in safety helmets and vests standing on red Skyjack scissor lifts inside an industrial warehouse.

Hand in black glove holding a blue infrared thermometer showing 20.1°C and a black temperature and humidity meter showing 18.5°C, 73.2% relative humidity, and 13.6°C dew point.

Graco 695 XT airless sprayer with a yellow bucket in an unfinished industrial interior with metal framing and construction equipment.

Two workers in high-visibility vests and safety harnesses, with one helping the other attach a lanyard, inside a warehouse.

Close-up of a white painted metal joint with four bolts, showing textured intumescent paint finish in an industrial setting.

Group of construction workers wearing high-visibility vests and helmets gathered outdoors under a large shelter for a safety briefing.

Construction site interior with two workers in yellow safety vests working near yellow steel support columns amid construction materials and equipment.

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Current Opportunities

We are always looking for skilled and motivated people across surveying, technical and operational disciplines.

Apprentice Fire Protection Technician

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Start Your Career in a Specialist Construction Trade

London & Greater London

Full-Time Apprenticeship

Estimator – Specialist Coatings & Surface Protection

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We are seeking an experienced Estimator to support the continued growth of NuColour.

London & Greater London (Hybrid)

Full-Time, Permanent

Intumescent Coatings Applicator / Spray Painter

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We are seeking an experienced Intumescent Coatings Applicator to join our growing fire protection team.

London & Greater London (site-based)

Full-time, Permanent

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Careers

Don’t See the Right Role Yet?

We’re always open to hearing from people who share our standards and mindset. If you don’t see a role that fits right now, send us your CV and tell us what you’re looking for. Every application is reviewed.

FAQ

Careers FAQs

Starting or developing a career in structural steel fire protection often comes with questions. Below are answers to some of the most common queries we receive about working at FireCoatings, our training approach and what you can expect as part of the team.

Do I need prior fire-protection experience to apply?

Not for every position. Experience is normally required for senior application, supervisory, estimating and project roles, while apprenticeships and selected entry-level opportunities may include structured development.

What training and qualifications will I receive?

Training is agreed according to the role and may include relevant CSCS, IPAF, SSSTS or SMSTS, NVQ or specialist coating development. The exact programme is confirmed for each position and individual.

How do apprenticeships work at FireCoatings?

Available apprenticeship roles combine an agreed learning programme with supervised workplace experience. The training provider, qualification, duration and assessment arrangements are confirmed in the individual vacancy.

Is there a clear progression path within the company?

We support development based on competence, performance and available business opportunities. Potential routes can include application, supervision, project coordination, estimating and quality-focused roles.

What type of projects will I work on?

Project allocation depends on the role. Our work includes structural-steel preparation and intumescent coating application across new construction, refurbishment and live commercial or industrial environments.

How is health and safety managed on site?

Work is planned and managed through risk assessment, RAMS, COSHH controls, briefings, supervision and coordination with the relevant site-management arrangements.

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Selected Projects

Selected Structural-Steel Projects

Examples of intumescent application across commercial, refurbishment and live working environments.

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White intumescent-coated steel beams within the active retail fit-out at 297 Oxford Street.

On-Site Intumescent Coating

15 steel members • Seven night shifts

Exposed Steel Coating at 297 Oxford Street

Preparation and coating of 11 beams and four columns during a live Rituals retail fit-out on Oxford Street.

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Completed white intumescent-coated steel frame inside the P&G Tilbury facility.

On-Site Intumescent Coating

Live facility • Six-day programme

Intumescent Coating at P&G Tilbury

Intumescent coating to new structural steel, coordinated around production inside a live manufacturing facility.

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Exposed riveted steel column in yellow primer before coating at Devonshire House.

Intumescent & Decorative Coating

Exposed finish • Five night shifts

Exposed Steel Coating at Devonshire House

Preparation, intumescent coating and black decorative finishing to exposed steel during a live Mayfair refurbishment.

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On-Site Intumescent Coating

15 steel members • Seven night shifts

Exposed Steel Coating at 297 Oxford Street

Preparation and coating of 11 beams and four columns during a live Rituals retail fit-out on Oxford Street.

Show project

On-Site Intumescent Coating

Live facility • Six-day programme

Intumescent Coating at P&G Tilbury

Intumescent coating to new structural steel, coordinated around production inside a live manufacturing facility.

Show project

Intumescent & Decorative Coating

Exposed finish • Five night shifts

Exposed Steel Coating at Devonshire House

Preparation, intumescent coating and black decorative finishing to exposed steel during a live Mayfair refurbishment.

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FireCoatings.co.uk is a trading style of NuColour Ltd. Company policies, health-and-safety arrangements and operational procedures are managed through NuColour Ltd and applied to each project through the agreed scope, RAMS and quality documentation.

This website gives general information for projects in England. It is not project-specific fire or structural design. Requirements depend on the building, accepted fire strategy, structural design, selected system, field of application and current regulatory route.