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Apprentice Fire Protection Technician

London & Greater London
Full-Time Apprenticeship

Start Your Career in a Specialist Construction Trade.

We’re looking for motivated, hands-on individuals to join NuColour as Apprentice Fire Protection Technicians. This is an opportunity to build a long-term career within a specialist trade that protects buildings, businesses and lives.

You’ll work alongside experienced professionals on live commercial and industrial projects while completing a recognised apprenticeship, gaining real qualifications, site experience and long-term career prospects.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an apprentice, you’ll be trained in all aspects of fire protection and specialist coatings, including:

  • Assisting with the preparation of steelwork for fire protection
  • Supporting the application of intumescent and protective coatings
  • Learning safe use of tools, equipment and access systems
  • Understanding site safety, quality standards and compliance requirements
  • Working alongside experienced operatives on live construction sites
  • Attending college as part of your apprenticeship programme

You’ll gain hands-on experience while developing the technical knowledge required to progress into a skilled trade role.

What We’re Looking For
  • A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  • Good timekeeping and a positive attitude
  • Interest in construction, engineering or technical trades
  • Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions
  • Commitment to completing an apprenticeship programme

No previous experience is required, just the right attitude and motivation.

What We Offer
  • Above-national apprenticeship pay
  • Fully funded training and qualifications
  • Clear progression pathway into a skilled trade role
  • Company vehicle provided once trained and competent
  • Work on major commercial and infrastructure projects
  • Supportive team environment with experienced mentors
Career Progression

Many of our senior team started in hands-on roles. Successful apprentices can progress into:

  • Qualified Fire Protection Technician
  • Senior Applicator
  • Supervisor or Team Leader
  • Technical or Surveying roles

This is a long term career opportunity, not just a job.

Our company

How To Apply

If you’re motivated, reliable and want to build a career in a growing technical industry, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with a short introduction and your CV.
"Good lads, easy to work with, delivered the intumescent works on our Piccadilly project professionally and kept on top of QA throughout."
— Ciprian
GEMCO Contracts
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"Good lads, easy to work with, delivered the intumescent works on our Piccadilly project professionally and kept on top of QA throughout."
— Ciprian
GEMCO Contracts
From the founder

“FireCoatings exists to raise the standard of how structural steel fire protection is delivered, through technical control, clear communication and professional site practice. That commitment underpins every project we take on.”

Myles Howson
Managing Director

Current Opportunities

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

Embed safety culture across all sites and ensure strict compliance with H&S frameworks.

United Kingdom
Full-time
Senior applicator
Survey

Apply intumescent coatings with precision and manage surface preparation on industrial contracts.

United Kingdom
Full-time
Paint specification surveyor
Survey

Conduct site surveys and produce detailed specifications for fire protection systems.

United Kingdom
Full-time
Timber fire protection specialist
Technical

Specify and oversee intumescent and fire-retardant systems for timber structures.

United Kingdom
Full-time
Environmental monitoring technician
Operations

Log environmental conditions and ensure WFT measurement accuracy during application.

United Kingdom
Full-time
Junior surveyor
Survey

Support senior surveyors on site assessments and develop expertise in fire protection systems.

United Kingdom
Full-time
Compliance documentation specialist
Operations

Manage regulatory documentation and ensure all projects meet certification standards.

United Kingdom
Full-time
Surface preparation supervisor
Survey

Oversee abrasive blasting and mechanical preparation to specification and quality standards.

United Kingdom
Full-time
Technical specifier apprentice
Technical

Learn fire protection system design and gain accreditations in BS 476 and Approved Document B.

United Kingdom
Apprenticeship
Apprentice Fire Protection Technician

Start Your Career in a Specialist Construction Trade

London & Greater London
Full-Time Apprenticeship
Estimator – Specialist Coatings & Surface Protection

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

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

London & Greater London (site-based)
Full-time, Permanent
Featured Projects

Steel Fire Protection Delivered

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“Working with Foster & Reeves was a completely different experience from other contractors we’ve dealt with in the past. From day one, they took the time to understand our operational needs.”
Sarah Donovan
CEO, Harborview Development