Location: Remote
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary Range: Depending on experience
Job Summary
The Passive Fire Protection Technical Specialist will provide dedicated technical expertise to support the preparation, development and maintenance of Protecta’s technical literature, installation guidance and digital application content.
The role will focus on translating approved fire test evidence, classification reports and technical assessments into clear, accurate and accessible information for customers, colleagues and digital platforms. Working within the Technical department, the successful candidate will support and collaborate with existing technical, testing, CAD and marketing colleagues.
This is a specialist contributor position with a primary focus on technical documentation and content development. It does not carry responsibility for managing the Technical Team, certification programmes, testing strategy or final technical approvals.
Skills & Qualifications
- Substantial technical experience within the passive fire protection industry, particularly firestopping.
- Strong knowledge of penetration seals, linear joint seals and associated firestopping systems.
- Detailed understanding of EN 1366-3, EN 1366-4 and relevant EAD standards.
- Experience interpreting fire test reports, classification reports, ETAs and supporting technical documentation.
- Experience producing, reviewing or maintaining technical literature, installation instructions or technical specifications.
- Ability to interpret technical installation drawings and understand how they relate to tested systems.
- Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical information clearly.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word or similar document-production software.
- Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
- Previous experience working for a passive fire protection manufacturer, testing organisation, technical consultancy or specialist firestopping business.
- Experience preparing technical handbooks or manufacturer installation guidance.
- Familiarity with CAD or other technical drawing software.
- Experience producing or adapting technical diagrams for project documentation.
- Experience working with technical databases, digital solution-finding tools or construction-related software.
- Knowledge of new product development processes.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Documentation and Literature
- Prepare, review and update Protecta technical handbooks, product literature, installation instructions and supporting technical publications.
- Translate approved test reports, classifications and technical assessments into clear, structured documentation.
- Ensure technical information is consistent across publications and accurately reflects the scope and limitations of approved systems.
- Coordinate documentation updates arising from new products, additional testing and changes to existing technical information.
- Work with the Technical & Certification Manager and relevant technical colleagues to resolve queries and obtain approval before publication.
- Support Marketing with accurate technical content for customer-facing materials.
Technical Drawings and Project Documentation
- Interpret approved technical installation drawings and ensure they are correctly referenced within documentation.
- Work with the existing CAD Draughtsman and supporting colleagues to obtain drawings and clarify technical details.
- Prepare and compile technical documentation for customer-specific project packs when required.
- Produce or adapt straightforward diagrams and supporting illustrations where appropriate and authorised.
- Refer new or substantially modified installation drawing requirements to the existing CAD function.
- Ensure project-pack information remains consistent with the relevant approved systems and supporting evidence.
- Responsibility for the core technical installation drawing library remains with the existing CAD function.
Protecta Digital Applications
- Support the development and maintenance of technical content within Protecta’s digital applications, including the Solution Finder and Project Manager.
- Prepare system descriptions, technical references, installation guidance and supporting documentation for inclusion in digital platforms.
- Review existing digital content to identify missing information, inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinate with the Technical Team and software developers to ensure technical information is correctly structured and displayed.
- Support content updates when new tested systems, products or application features become available.
- Carry out content accuracy and usability checks before updates are released for final approval.
- This role is responsible for technical content, not software development, programming or overall management of the digital applications.
Firestopping Standards and Technical Compliance
- Apply specialist knowledge of passive fire protection systems and relevant testing and assessment standards.
- Interpret technical information relating to EN 1366-3, EN 1366-4 and relevant European Assessment Documents (EADs).
- Review supporting evidence to identify the relevant system details, installation conditions and limitations for documentation.
- Identify discrepancies, missing information or potential technical concerns and refer them to the Technical & Certification Manager.
- Maintain an organised and consistent approach to technical content and supporting references.
- The role does not independently approve technical assessments, determine certification compliance or manage product testing and certification programmes.
Technical Team Support
- Assist with technical enquiries when requested by the Technical & Certification Manager.
- Support the preparation of technical submissions, project packs and customer documentation.
- Help colleagues locate and interpret existing technical information.
- Provide additional technical support during busy periods and planned staff absences.
- Attend Polyseam’s Huddersfield headquarters for approximately one to two weeks per year, when required, to support the team during holiday cover.Note: Responsibilities may change in emphasis and nature according to the needs of the business.
